Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association with 43,000 members organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient. 

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What's New?

11-19-08 - Media Addresses Anesthesiologist Substance Abuse

11-19-08 - ASA/AAAA issued a letter to The Joint Commission expressing support for the new CMS “locked cart” policy. See the original letter and The Joint Commission’s response.

11-18-08 - CMS issues information regarding transitioning to a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)

11-13-08 - UPDATE: ASA member candidates

11-13-08 - ASA President Roger A. Moore, M.D., featured in WTVT-TV Segment on Anesthesia Awareness

11-12-08 - Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) releases plan for health reform

11-10-08 - Leading Institutions Urge “Get Connected for Patient Safety”

11-10-08 - ASA Past President James F. Arens, M.D. Receives AMA Distinguished Service Award

11-10-08 - ASA Webinar - November 19, 2008 - Register Now!

11-04-08 - ASA accepting applications for the 2009-10 Lansdale Public Policy Fellowship

11-04-08 - 2009 Anesthesia conversion factors by locale

10-31-08 - 2009 Physician Fee Schedule includes payment increase for anesthesiology

10-31-08 - The 2009 Crosswalk^®and RVGs^® are available through Publications and Services

10-29-08 - ASA President, Dr. Roger Moore, defines the Society's position regarding the SPA application for subspecialty status to the American Board of Anesthesiology

10-29-08 - Office of Inspector General (OIG) releases 2009 Workplan

10-29-08 - APSF/ASA Announce 2009 Research and Education Grant Winners

10-10-08 - UPDATE: S. 2162 becomes law, includes important veterans pain care provisions

VICTORY: Medicare bill becomes law! H.R. 6331 includes SGR fix, Teaching Rule reform