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Monday, October 17, 2011
In recognition of exemplary services, Mark J. Lema, M.D., Ph.D. today received the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Distinguished Service Award.
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is partnering with Hope For The Warriors® for the ASA Run For The Warriors® 5K Run/Walk along Chicago’s scenic waterfront on October 16 at 7 a.m.
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Friday, October 14, 2011
The Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) has activated the first nationwide system to collect individual adverse events from anesthesia, pain management and perioperative care.
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Monday, October 03, 2011
Sharecare announced today that the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has joined their robust network of experts to help answer patient questions about anesthesia experiences.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
In response to media inquiries regarding propofol reportedly found at the scene of Michael Jackson’s death and now being discussed at Dr. Conrad Murray’s trial, the American Society of Anesthesiologists releases the following statement...
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Surgical Information Systems (SIS) has become an Industry Supporter of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), as a part of a Corporate Supporter program available to pharmaceutical, medical device, anesthesia information management system and practice management companies.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
MSA applauds Governor Rick Snyder for his efforts to put Michigan on the path toward a healthier future.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
The American Society of Anesthesiologists launched a new video today on its YouTube channel that highlights the need for responsible use of pain medication and proper disposal of the drugs.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Thanks to a new public education campaign launched today by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA), patients in Michigan are one step closer to putting their mind at ease about surgical procedures and the associated risks of anesthesia.
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Monday, May 09, 2011
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced the findings from its nationwide Drug Shortages Survey. Results showed that more than 90 percent of anesthesiologist respondents are currently experiencing a shortage of at least one anesthetic.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
PharMEDium Healthcare Corporation has become an Industry Supporter of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), as a part of a new Corporate Supporter program available to pharmaceutical, medical device and practice management companies.
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Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Chicago physician Kathleen Casey, M.D., FACS, today received an AMA Foundation Excellence in Medicine Award.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
ASA member and Veterans Health Administration employee David M. Gaba, M.D., was recently named one of the first two recipients to earn the Under Secretary for Health’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Simulation Training, Education and Research.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and its members are extremely troubled to learn that the anesthetic drug, sodium thiopental (Pentothal®), will no longer be available to patients in the United States due to the unfortunate circumstances in Italy that led the sole manufacturer, Hospira, to cease production of the drug.
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Monday, January 17, 2011
ASA patient safety pioneer and long-time member, John H. Eichhorn, M.D., has been selected by the National Quality Forum (NQF) and the Joint Commission as the 2010 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award recipient.
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Thursday, December 09, 2010
The third installment of the survey finds that Americans expect the patient experience to deteriorate as a result of changes to the U.S. healthcare system.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is taking action to educate parents about the increased risk of complications faced by obese children undergoing anesthesia.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
The ASA applauds the efforts of the Deficit Commission to address the mounting federal deficit by seeking broad-based changes in federal expenditures and revenues.
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Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Four leading health care groups co-convened a Drug Shortages Summit on Friday, November 5 in Bethesda, MD, including representatives from the FDA, generic drug manufacturers, drug wholesalers and representatives from the co-convening organizations.
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Thursday, November 04, 2010
Andy Harris, M.D. an obstetric anesthesiologist from Maryland became the first anesthesiologist ever elected to the U.S. Congress.
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