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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 6h

📸 CONTEST 📸

#ANES25 attendees: Share your favorite pics from ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 with the hashtag #ANES25PhotoChallenge by Tuesday, 10/14, at 7 p.m. ET, for a chance to win FREE registration to ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026! See official contest rules: ow.ly/ORAE50X7Hax

American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 8h

The ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 Exhibit Hall opens tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. CT! Come thank these ASA Corporate Supporters for their invaluable support of our initiatives year-round!

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 10h

Anesthesiology Journals is at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025! This year's lineup of journal-sponsored sessions covers today's critical issues for tomorrow's patient care. Plan your schedule: https://ow.ly/8IRo50X7H7V
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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

ASA has launched a novel collaboration with C8 Health to provide clinicians with real-time, point-of-care access to ASA’s trusted standards, practice guidelines and statements via C8 Health’s AI-powered solution. Learn more: https://ow.ly/lcLP50X9kb4

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 is jam-packed with great research content, including a full day of sessions for early-career investigators courtesy of the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) and Early-Stage Anesthesiology Scholars (eSAS). Learn more: https://ow.ly/fiGb50X7GWR

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 starts tomorrow! What sessions or speakers are you most excited about? RT with your thoughts. If we won't see you in San Antonio, there's still time to join the keynote, featured sessions, and more virtually. Learn more: https://ow.ly/REU350X7GSr

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

ASA is pleased to welcome Rivanna Medical to its new Innovator Supporter Program. “Their commitment to improving technology to increase patient safety by addressing unexplored healthcare challenges aligns with ASA’s vision,” said ASA President Dr. Donald Arnold. https://ow.ly/HKbM50X8L5k

American Society of Anesthesiologists Announces RIVANNA Has Joined ASA's Innovator Supporter Program

The American Society of Anesthesiologists today announced RIVANNA has joined ASA’s Innovator Supporter Program, working to share innovation and collaborate closely with the Society’s more than 59,000 anesthesiologists by developing solutions that address real-world clinical needs. RIVANNA’s next-generation, AI-enabled ultrasound imaging technology brings the proven benefits of ultrasound to neuraxial anesthesia, providing real-time guidance for spinal and epidural procedures.

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 2d

ASA and USI Affinity have launched a new ASA Insurance Program, offering members access to a broad selection of business and personal insurance solutions from A-rated carriers. The program was built based on needs identified by ASA members. Learn more: https://ow.ly/UOEM50X8Jbo

American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 2d

Residents: Wonder what life in private practice is really like? Residents in a Room episode host Dr. Alexis Rice and fellow resident Dr. Alexa Msays interview Drs. Ryan Hafen and Kelly LeBlanc about their daily routine. 🎧 Listen now: www.asahq.org/podcasts/res...

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ASA Monitor @asamonitor.bsky.social · 23d

Bundled payment reimbursement models for surgical episodes of care have important implications for #anesthesiology groups.
This “Payment & Practice Management” article covers:

• CMS TEAM: Overview and implications
• Organizational considerations
• Data strategy

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 3d

“We’re pleased to welcome myStaffSchedule as one of the first companies to join our new Innovator Supporter Program,” said ASA President Dr. Donald Arnold. “Their cloud-based platform can help practices manage the complex scheduling needs of our specialty.” https://ow.ly/FjX450X7WAx

myStaffSchedule Joins ASA's Innovator Supporter Program

myStaffSchedule, an industry-leading web-based staff scheduling platform, today announced it has joined the American Society of Anesthesiologists Innovator Support Program. This prestigious collaboration positions myStaffSchedule to work directly with members of the anesthesiology specialty to advance workforce management solutions that enhance patient care, reduce administrative burden, and optimize operational efficiency.

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 3d

👉 @lucykalanithi.bsky.social previews this year’s #ANES25 keynote—exploring identity, purpose, mortality, and meaning with warmth and personal insight. Don’t miss her address and other impactful sessions! Join us in San Antonio or online with the Virtual Experience: www.asahq.org/annualmeetin...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 3d

Review the latest 2025 Consensus Guidelines for the management of PONV this Sunday (10/12) at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025! Supported by an independent medical education grant from Heron Therapeutics.
Attendees, add the session to your schedule: ow.ly/VLA550X4vbh

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ASA Monitor @asamonitor.bsky.social · 24d

“Dr. Rovenstine’s relentless ambition for a cause greater than his own – the modern field of anesthesiology – made him a pioneering giant in our field.”

Read more in the @asamonitor.bsky.social “Anesthesiology Giants of the 20th Century” column.

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 7d

Participation in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) will be mandatory for 700 hospitals starting January 6. Learn how to implement TEAM locally—and earn 1 CME—at our ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 session on October 14: ow.ly/5vrI50X261S

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 7d

Join @faer-anesthesia.bsky.social for Dr. Ken Solt's FAER-Helrich Research Lecture at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 on October 11! Panel discussion immediately to follow. Learn more about Dr. Solt's groundbreaking work in @asamonitor.bsky.social: ow.ly/kb5J50X2kgi

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ASA Monitor @asamonitor.bsky.social · 25d

There is a critical need to expand access to basic standards in #anesthesia monitoring in low-resource settings.

Discover the efforts that are underway to address this gap.
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ASA Monitor @asamonitor.bsky.social · 28d

“The advantage of NRP is the ability to evaluate organ function after the warm ischemic period prior to acceptance for transplantation into the recipient,” write Drs. Kassel, Ngai, Aniskevich, and Gupta.

👉Learn:
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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 9d

A big win for patients! The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California found California nurses with doctorate degrees do not have the right to call themselves doctors in health care settings. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

ASA Applauds California Court’s Decision Ensuring Accurate Use of ‘Doctor’ Title

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today applauds the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California’s decision that found California nurses with doctorate degrees do not have...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 9d

Join us in supporting #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay (October 1)! ASA member and @csahq.bsky.social Past President Dr. Antonio Hernandez Conte shares the significance of this ongoing initiative. Learn more: www.nationallatinophysicianday.com

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 9d

Just launched! “Anesthesiology Open broadens the opportunities for scientific exchange offered by our flagship publication. We’re excited this new journal will be led by Executive Editor Dr. Yandong Jiang,” said ASA President Dr. Donald Arnold. Submissions open: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

ASA Launches New Journal Anesthesiology Open

The American Society of Anesthesiologists today announced the launch of Anesthesiology® Open, a new online, peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Wolters Kluwer. Anesthesiology Open’s websit...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 11d

ASA President Dr. Donald Arnold notes the challenges facing academic anesthesiology, from resource limitations and clinical pressures to shifting priorities in research and education, and pledges to engage with stakeholders on new solutions. Members, read more in MMO: ow.ly/jjQp50X33Qf

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Anesthesiology Journals @anesthesiology.bsky.social · 15d

1 week until launch! Anesthesiology Open is a new peer-reviewed, open access journal led by Executive Editor Yandong Jiang that expands the opportunities for scientific exchange offered by Anesthesiology. The submission site opens on October 1. Learn more: ow.ly/ghOu50X1tOv

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 11d

Starting October 1, UnitedHealthcare will cut payment for complex #anesthesia services—a major blow to insurer accountability and payment fairness. Help ASA keep private insurers accountable: ow.ly/9UMO50WYF3L

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 11d

Ketamine is a medication that is FDA-approved for anesthesia use and is sometimes prescribed off-label for pain relief and depression. But there are side effects and risks.

Learn about proper, safe #ketamine use inside and outside of the operating room: madeforthismoment.asahq.org/pain-managem...