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ASA advocates to ensure equitable payments to anesthesiologists through the development of measures and models that capture and express the value of what anesthesiologists do; right historical wrongs in government payment models; and direct and influence policy to uphold the economic viability of your practice and the specialty.
Learn more about key economic issues that impact you and what ASA is doing about them.
Medicare payment rates for anesthesia services are 33% of commercial insurance payment rates, far lower than other specialties’ payment rates. Learn how ASA is working to resolve this disparity.
Surprise medical bills can cause financial harm to both patients and providers. Learn how ASA is working to ensure anesthesiologists maintain the ability to negotiate fair payment rates and resolve disputes. Log in required to access these member-exclusive resources.
ASA supports ensuring access to health insurance for all Americans and restricting the use of Medicare rates as a mechanism for payments to physicians. Learn how we’re working to advance these priorities.
Experts discuss what’s gone wrong, who it hurts, and how ASA is working to make it better.
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In this special podcast, key ASA leaders discuss the society’s Payment Progress initiative. Listen in to learn more about what ASA is doing to address economic challenges and help anesthesiologists secure their economic futures.
Enhance the value of your anesthesia practice and protect your payments for services provided. The economic health and viability of your practice is a fundamental priority for ASA. Explore this extensive compendium of Monitor articles curated by Jeffrey T. Mueller, MD, FASA, ASA Vice President for Professional Affairs.
Dr. Washington, an anesthesiologist, works at a 300-bed hospital with Operating Room efficiency issues. Systems, staffing, and workflow problems led case cancellations. Learn how Dr. Washington convinces his hospital’s C-suite that Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) can improve OR efficiency.
The Future of Anesthesiology Payment Town Hall was held live on June 29, 2021 to discuss ASA's Payment Progress Initiative. The initiative was motivated by the fact that securing adequate payment for anesthesiology services is becoming increasingly more challenging.
Dr. Barnes is an anesthesiologist who works for a private practice group that serves a large metropolitan hospital participating in an Alternative Payment Model (APM). The administration selected an episode-based model and has asked clinicians for feedback as they explore ways to achieve the APM objectives.
Meet Dr. Martinez, an anesthesiologist practicing in a 400-bed safety net hospital. Her hospital is struggling to address high readmission rates for hip replacements and CMS imposed financial penalties. Learn how Dr. Martinez implements a win-win scenario for her team, patients, and hospital.
Download Anesthesiology Finance 101 – Surprise Medical Billing [PDF] for more on how ASA is working to ensure patients and physician anesthesiologists are protected from financial harm.
Download Anesthesiology Finance 101 – The Public Option [PDF] on how ASA is working to ensure access to affordable health care services for all Americans and fair payment rates for physician anesthesiologists.
Download Anesthesiology Finance 101 – The 33% Problem [PDF] on what ASA is doing to ensure physician anesthesiologists are paid fairly for their lifesaving and life sustaining work.
View Anesthesiology's 33% Problem Infographic [PDF] to understand the history, status, and next steps.
Date of last update: October 6, 2023
