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On Thursday, August 14, the medical staff of the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (VAMC) voted to amend the medical staff bylaws to authorize the nurse-only model of anesthesia care. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) opposed the unprecedented change and had joined the Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA), the Association of VA Anesthesiologists (AVAA) and the National Association of VA Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) in raising alarm at the lower standard of care proposed at the facility. The organizations have pledged to continue advocating for changes to mitigate its impact on the quality of care provided to Veterans.
If you are aware of anesthesiologist vacancies at a VA facility in your community that are going unrecruited or unfulfilled, please report them immediately to our Advocacy Team at [email protected].
Read ASA’s communication to Minneapolis VAMC Chief of Staff and Medical Staff
Read ASA and MSA’s communications to Minneapolis VAMC Chief of Staff and Medical Staff
Read ASA’s communication to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs National Anesthesia Program Director
Date of last update: August 21, 2025
You do not have to make a payment at this time, but you can reach out to your practice/group leader to find out when they plan to pay your dues. Email or call the ASA Support team for assistance: (630) 912-2552 or [email protected].
