The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

08/28/2026

By supporting early-career physicians, IMGs, and nontraditional anesthesiologists through mentorship, sponsorship, advocacy, and institutional support, anesthesiology can create a more inclusive workforce.

Dr. Luna Chaaban describes how the creation of an inclusive and supportive workplace is essential to optimize:

🔸 Team performance
🔸 Physician well-being
🔸 Workforce retention
🔸 Patient outcomes

https://ow.ly/H4ML50ZFcnu

ASA Monitor

08/28/2026

In the late 19th century, when anesthesiology was seen as a lesser discipline than other medical specialties, Dr. J. Frederick William Silk became an early advocate for improved anesthesia education and training.

Learn more about Dr. Silk’s advocacy and his invention, the Silk Inhaler, from the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology:
https://ow.ly/mT7q50ZFcl4

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

With this year’s diverse learning opportunities, every attendee will leave ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2026 more informed and with enhanced expertise.

Hear from Dr. Angela Edwards on the benefits of the various session formats and instructional approaches that offers: https://ow.ly/EsGj50ZFcfC

08/27/2026

In a new Anesthesiology Open article, researchers describe how they sought to understand community anesthesiologists’ perspectives and practices regarding neuromuscular monitoring and reversal.

Read more about their research and their proposed implementation action agenda to close the evidence-to-practice gap: https://ow.ly/X3qF50ZFc7x

08/27/2026

ASA celebrates a recent federal court ruling affirming that insurers cannot include so-called "ghost rates" in calculating payments under the No Surprises Act's independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. Hear from ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam, and learn more: https://www.asahq.org/advocacy-and-asapac/fda-and-washington-alerts/washington-alerts/2026/08/tma-iii-court-ruling-affirms-correct-qpa-methodology

08/27/2026

The ASA Monitor video gallery provides summaries of each month’s theme.

Let our guest editors guide you through every issue:
https://ow.ly/T2XQ50ZFbWN

08/26/2026

No other specialist is involved in as many aspects of patient care, works with as many departments, or is as well positioned to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care as an anesthesiologist.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/6ObB50ZFbSm

08/26/2026

From Claims to Clarity: Lessons in Communication explores real cases from AQI’s Closed Claims Project. Through interactive videos and expert insights, this course connects claims data to practical actions you can use immediately to reduce preventable risk.

Learn how clear communication can prevent the next adverse event: https://ow.ly/gFzE50ZFbLr