ASA in the News

ASA launches three-prong strategy in response to Premarket Approval for SEDASYS®

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is committed to promoting the vital importance of physician-led teams during the perioperative process. Recently, this critical conversation has emerged on large national platforms, shining a light on the evolving health care issue.

Earn CME With May Journal CME Feature Article: "Perioperative Comparative Effectiveness of Anesthetic Technique in Orthopedic Patients"

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

New Anesthesia Advanced Circulatory Life Support (A-ACLS) Course Now Available!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Anesthesia Advanced Circulatory Life Support (A-ACLS): First Response to Circulatory Crisis in the Operating Room
Explore and resolve operating room scenarios that improve awareness, knowledge and skills in identifying signs and symptoms, and outlining appropriate measures for managing cardiac situations in the operating room. Earn up to 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. To learn more and to order visit http://education.asahq.org/aacls

2013 ACE Program now available

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Test your knowledge of the specialty with the new edition of the Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) program. A self-study program, ACE covers established knowledge in the field of anesthesiology, including subspecialty content tailored to the generalist. Help fulfill the Part 2 Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment component of the Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA®) program. Learn more at ace.asahq.org/

ASA Launches New PPAI Module - Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in the Pediatric Population

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

PPAI: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in the Pediatric Population

New Self-Assessment Module – Critical Care (SAM-CC) Now Available!

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Self-Assessment Module - Critical Care (SAM-CC)

2014 Coding Resources Are Now Available for Pre-Order!

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Pre-Order 2014 RVG and CROSSWALK Coding Resources

CMS Releases Updated ICD-10 Implementation Guides

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:31:00 -0500

CMS recently released their Updated ICD-10 Implementation Guides.

Take Advantage of Annual Subscription Rate Savings With the Journal CME Program

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

2013 Journal CME

ASA/SCA Basic Perioperative TEE Education Program Now Available!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Become competent in Basic TEE and satisfy the requirements of the National Board of Echocardiography for Basic TEE accreditation. Earn up to 100 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Learn more and order now at http://education.asahq.org/TEE

Help ASA Protect Physician-Led Care

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

2013 Anesthesia Coding Resources Now Available!

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

2013 Anesthesia Coding Resources Now Available!
Accurately report, decrease audit liability and obtain proper payment with ASA's 2013 Relative Value Guide^® and CROSSWALK^® coding resources. Order now.

New Practice Management Online Course - Managing Clinical Risk through Communication and Teamwork Now Available!

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Managing Clinical Risk through Communication and Teamwork
This online course provides best practices to improve patient safety and strategies to minimize risk in your anesthesia practice. Earn 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Visit http://education.asahq.org/managing_clinical_risk for more information and to order.

ASA Launches New PPAI Module - Mechanical Ventilation in the OR: Optimizing Patient Outcomes

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Mechanical Ventilation in the OR: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI) modules fulfill the case evaluation requirements of Part 4 of MOCA. ASA's newest module: Mechanical Ventilation in the OR: Optimizing Patient Outcomes provides information that will enable the learners to

screen patients for risk factors associated with postoperative ALI
identify appropriate ventilator settings that reduce the risk of postoperative ALI
maintain appropriate plateau pressure (Pplat) and other pressure targets during MV that reduce the risk of postoperative ALI

To order visit http://education.asahq.org/mechanical_ventilation.

2013 SEE Program now available

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:47:00 -0600

Test your knowledge of the latest topics in the specialty with the newest edition of the SEE Program and begin fulfilling CME requirements of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA^®).

Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Information

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

ASA brings you the latest fungal meningitis outbreak information.

Register Now for the ASA 2013 Legislative Conference - "Focus on the Future"

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

2013 Legislative Conference

2012 Refresher Course Lecture outlines now available

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:39:00 -0600

Couldn't make it to this year's annual meeting? Experience the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2012 annual meeting anytime, anywhere with the 2012 Refresher Course Lecture outlines. Available as a downloadable link and flash drive, the 2012 RCLs are perfect for doing research, brushing up on skills and can be used a a reference while teaching. Learn more and order today.

Earn a Certificate in Business Administration

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:55:00 -0600

2013 Certificate in Business Administration

Statement on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak: FDA Advises Additional Patient Notification

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Statement on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak FDA Advises Additional Patient Notification