ASA: Working for You Mary Dale Peterson, M.D., MSHCA, FASA | June 29, 2019
[email protected] asahq.org Final Disclosures & Objectives – Nothing to disclose – Objectives: Participants will learn • How ASA is working with members nationally and in the states to address current and emerging opportunities • Key trends and challenges facing the specialty in the market, legislature and regulatory, nationally and in the states 2019 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS. 2 Special “Thank You” to… ASA Director & Alternate Director ASA Past Presidents Director – 1965: Perry P. Volpitto, M.D. Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists – 1970: John E. Steinhaus, M.D. Timothy N. Beeson, M.D. Martinez, GA – 1999: John B. Neeld, Jr., M.D. Alternate Director Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists Matt Klopman, M.D., FASA Sandy Springs, GA 2019 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS. 3 Special “Thank You” to… ASA Committee Chairs – Abstract Review Subcommittee on Experimental Neurosciences: Paul S. Garcia, M.D. Ph.D. – Committee on Governance Effectiveness and Efficiencies: Steven L. Sween, M.D. State Component Officers – President: Steven L. Sween, M.D. – Immediate Past President: Maurice Gilbert, M.D., FASA – Vice-President: Justin Ford, M.D. – Secretary/Treasurer: Keith Johnson, M.D., FASA 2019 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS. 4 Today’s Discussion – ASA: Who We Are – Membership Update – ASAPAC Update – Key ASA Initiatives & Programs – Q & A 2019 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS. 5 We are ASA: Leaders in Patient Safety – Mission: Advancing the practice Strategic Pillars and securing the future 1. Advocacy 2. Quality & Practice Advancement – Vision: A world leader improving 3. Educational Resources health through innovation in quality and safety 4.