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VSA UPDATE

An official publication of the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists

Archives for October 2020

10/7/20

ASA Endorses Legislation to Preserve U.S. Workforce of International Physicians

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) applauds U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Todd Young (R-IN), Christopher Coons (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) for introducing S. 3599, the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act. This bipartisan legislation would recapture 15,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians to strengthen the … [Read more...] about ASA Endorses Legislation to Preserve U.S. Workforce of International Physicians

10/7/20

Let’s Talk About It: The Gender Gap in Anesthesiology and One Solution to Help Close It
By Kamilla Esfahani, MD and Allison J. Bechtel, MD

The data are staggering. By the mid-1990s, more than 40% of medical school graduates were women - a number that has been steadily rising. By 2006, over 30% of medical school faculty were women.1 Yet, less women were in positions of leadership at medical schools, and were less likely to be promoted than their male counterparts (31% vs 37%)1. Anesthesiology saw its own wins … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About It: The Gender Gap in Anesthesiology and One Solution to Help Close It
By Kamilla Esfahani, MD and Allison J. Bechtel, MD

10/7/20

SleepGuardian by Anesthesia Connections

In-Office General Anesthesia by Physician Anesthesiologists Anesthesia Connections, LLC was founded on the principal that surgeons and dental providers were looking for options to do surgical procedures in the comfort of their office. With advancements in technologies and the reimbursement landscape ever changing (favoring in-office) it makes sense for providers, insurance … [Read more...] about SleepGuardian by Anesthesia Connections

10/7/20

An Update on Legislative Matters in an Eventful Year
By Lauren Schmitt
Commonwealth Strategy Group

2020 has been an eventful year in all aspects, including the legislative arena. While the regular 2020 General Assembly session adjourned in March, a lot has happened since then as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. When the legislature returned for the Reconvened Session in April, they voted to freeze all new spending that had been included in the budget passed in March. … [Read more...] about An Update on Legislative Matters in an Eventful Year
By Lauren Schmitt
Commonwealth Strategy Group

10/7/20

Women in Medicine: A Graduating Chief’s Thoughts on Leadership and Global Health
By Juhee Sharma, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

When I first started residency, the thought of being a leader in my field was hardly at the forefront of my mind. The overwhelming volume of information to be processed was physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. It left little room for any contemplation of our roles as leaders. But as we progress through residency and gain a better grasp of the clinical component, we … [Read more...] about Women in Medicine: A Graduating Chief’s Thoughts on Leadership and Global Health
By Juhee Sharma, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

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The VSA Update newsletter is the publication of the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc. It is published quarterly.  The VSA encourages physicians to submit announcements of changes in professional status including name changes, mergers, retirements, and additions to their groups, as well as notices of illness or death. Anecdotes of experiences with carriers, hospital administration, patient complaints, or risk management issues may be useful to share with your colleagues. Editorial comment in italics may, on occasion, accompany articles. Letters to the editor, news and comments are welcome and should be directed to: Brooke Trainer, MD

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