ASA has endorsed legislation to establish a National Patient Safety Board, an independent federal board within HHS.gov to address patient safety in health care. Thank you @RepBarrgan & @MichaelCBurgess for leading this effort! asahq.org/advocacy-and-a…

Once a week I try to get out into the mountains. Today my friend and I hiked up to Olallie Lake and made lattes! 🏔️☕️

All three regional fellows and the divisional regional chief working at Harborview together today! A great day for blocks! UW Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Anesthesiologists in Michigan hospitals affiliated with MPOG achieved a remarkable 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions between 2022-2023 — without compromising patient care or safety standards. Read more here: bit.ly/3vYeQjG

Got out of the ORs early this weekend. Hiked up Granite Mountain. Was a clear day for great views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade range!

#RegionalAnesthesia and #MultimodalAnalgesia are becoming popular options for patients with orthopedic trauma, as evidence mounts on the role of peripheral nerve blocks in reducing opioid use, reducing pain, and lowering mortality rates. ow.ly/uIL250RehNs

Big news from the NRMP:

Starting in 2026, there will be *public* reporting of match outcomes for medical schools and applicant demographic data for programs.

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$3,460 for the NBOME exams
$4,150 for the ABA exams
$65 to send a transcript….

The expense of a medical education extends far beyond tuition (Avg $57k/yr). A promising investment? Yes. Prohibitively expensive for some? Yes.

Congratulations to Washington state – the latest state authorizing certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs)! Thank you to Governor Jay Inslee for signing SB5184 into law today. Washington State Society of Anesthesiologists
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Reddit post highlights controversial AANA report recently submitted to Congress. The report makes questionable rural staffing claims, and baseless assertion of “hostile” working environments created by anesthesiologists.
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Match Day 2024: Winners & Losers Edition

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Match Day is full of complex emotions. Some matched, some didn’t, some are staying near loved ones, and some are not. It’s okay to be happy, and okay to be sad. Every situation is unique. Don’t forget to check in on your friends, for both celebration and comfort. You all rock 🤙🏻

We applaud Rep. John Moolenaar for publicly supporting physician-led anesthesia care at the VA for our nation’s veterans, helping ensure they receive the highest quality of health care in Michigan and across America.

Sharing this again for those who need it today.

We love our residents! Thank you for all you do every single day!

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The trend of cutting healthcare staff and replacing physicians with non-physicians is a complete disservice to patients. Who do you want leading your care? Someone who graduated medical school, or someone who didn’t? AMA ASA®

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The trauma surgeon after finishing their 7th add-on case

Standard NORA day

#Anesthesiologists are the nexus of patient care, working in various settings and with multiple specialties. This makes them uniquely qualified to help guide development of AI for use in clinical settings, says Dr. Michael Burns in this The Detroit News op-ed. ow.ly/mbHM50Qz85W