South Carolina Society of Anesthesiologists

Report of the Annual Meeting of the ASA Board of Directors

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:49:00 GMT

Report from ASA Director, Dr. Chris Yeakel

PCA Guidelines

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 09:21:00 GMT

The San Diego Patient Safety Task Force on PCA Guidelines.

Anesthesia Quality Institute

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:19:00 GMT

The Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation formed with seed money from the American Society of Anesthesiologists to serve as a clearing house of information for the specialty.

New Assignment of Benefits Law in Florida

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:46:00 GMT

Florida now requires that insurers pay out-of-network providers directly. Long a tactic by insurers to unfairly negotiate below market rates with physicians, Florida lawmakers said "No more."

Letter from ASA President regarding Healthcare Reform

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:31:00 GMT

ASA President outlines ASA's work with Congress on healthcare reform proposals.

SCSA Members Attend 2009 ASA Legislative Conference

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:11:00 GMT

Dr. Jennifer Root describes this year's ASA Legislative Conference.

2009 ASA Director's Report

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:08:00 GMT

ASA District Director Chris Yeakel, M.D. reports on the March Board of Directors' Meeting in Chicago.

ASA 2008 Annual Meeting Report

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:53:00 GMT

ASA Director Chris Yeakel, M.D. reports on the 2008 ASA Annual Meeting held in Orlando.

BCBS reverses proposal to end reimbursement for routine GI procedures

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:23:00 GMT

In May 2008, BCBS and their Managed Care company, BlueChoice, announced that they would no longer pay for anesthesia services for "routine" colonoscopies and EGDs. The service would be considered "medically unnecessary".

How to Hire an AA

admin — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:32:00 GMT

Following is an article by Al Rothstein, American Academy of Anesthesiologists Assistants on some of the issues involved in hiring AAs for your practices. His story is based on the experience of the first AA hired in the state of Florida.

Pain Care Coalition

admin — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:35:00 GMT

ASA is an active member of the Pain Care Coalition

2007 Legislative Session Convenes

admin — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Legislative Session Began on Tuesday, January 9.

Congress Passes Short-Sighted SGR-fix Legislation

admin — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:36:00 GMT

Last minute bill passage includes complex P4P provision and denies full funding to anesthesiology teaching programs.

Anesthesia Nurses and the OBS regulations in SC

admin — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:01:00 GMT

Nurses attend hearing before Adminstrative Law Court.

Anesthesiology's Winning Campaign

admin — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:17:00 GMT

Excellent article in ASA Newsletter written by Manuel Bonilla, ASA's Associate Director of Governmental Affairs.

New Study Results

admin — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:51:00 GMT

www.AnesthesiologyNews.com

Revision to ASA's Obstetrical Anesthesia Guidelines

admin — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:50:00 GMT

New recommendations from the ASA on Obstetrical Anesthesia.

Report of ASA Director, Vincent Degenhart, M.D.

admin — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:35:00 GMT

Dr. Degenhart reports on the recent Annual Meeting of the ASA in Chicago.

Editorial on Political Action Committee Giving

admin — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:24:00 GMT

Jennifer Root, M.D. responds to ASA's "Alabama Cup"

Texas Medical Association vs Texas Chiropractic Board

admin — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 13:21:00 GMT

Texas physicians ask court to protect patients from illegal chiropractic activities.

September 11, 2006 Time Magazine Article

admin — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:26:00 GMT

Time Magazine prints article on propofol. Click on www.time.com for full article.

Jeana Havidich, M.D. Co-Authors Research on Pediatric Sedation

admin — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:37:00 GMT

Dr. Jeana Havidich, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the Medical University of S.C. and former President of the South Carolina Society of Anesthesiologists, publishes research on Pediatric Sedation in the Journal of Pediatrics.

Medicaid Changes

admin — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:56:00 GMT

Pursuant to SCDHHS Bulletin of July 28, 2006, several changes in reimbursement for anesthesia services are effective August 1, 2006.

Rules for Using Website Forums

admin — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:27:00 GMT

Important rules and regulations for the proper and legal use of website and its forums.

Illinois affirms Supervision of CRNAs in Office Based Practices

admin — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:17:00 GMT

Illinois Court Affirms Requirement that CRNAs Must practice under physician supervision in the Office Based Setting; consistent with supervision requirements in hospitals and ASCs.

Editorial by Dr. Jennifer Root

admin — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:15:00 GMT

Editorial on Preventing Surgical Infections

ASA Director's Report

admin — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:13:00 GMT

Dr. Vince Degenhart's Update of ASA Issues and Actions