President, American Society of Anesthesiologists. Physician Partner, U. S. Anesthesia Partners
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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants are skilled clinicians working under the direction of an anesthesiologist to help deliver high-quality anesthesia care. Hear from ASA President @pgiam005 about ASA's efforts to advance licensure of CAAs and learn more: asahq.org/standards-and-prac…
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ASA President @pgiam005 recaps his recent trip to Washington, D.C., along with President-Elect Dr. Jeffrey Mueller, to engage with lawmakers on a range of advocacy issues, from #SafeVACare to Medicare payment reform. Members, learn more in this week's MMO: ow.ly/a2x650ZLt2b
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We value our late-career and retired members for their engagement and contributions to #anesthesiology! Hear more from ASA President @pgiam005, and discover the ASA resources and programs designed to help these members stay informed and connected: asahq.org/annualmeeting/educ…
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ASA applauds the Patients First Act—a bipartisan Congressional effort to reform the Medicare physician payment system. Hear ASA President @pgiam005 outline key elements of the proposed legislation, and learn more: asahq.org/advocacy-and-asapa…
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Great leadership lesson from Dr. Patrick Giam @pgiam005 at the TSA Annual Meeting:
“If you want to have good ideas, you must have many ideas.”
The best organizations create a culture where people aren’t afraid to speak up and share ideas.
@ASALifeline #TXAnes26
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ASA President @pgiam005 celebrates Women in Medicine Month with a special invitation to attend Dr. Carol J. Peden's lecture at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 in San Diego. Register now to secure your spot! asahq.org/annualmeeting/atte…
#ANES26 #WIMMonth #anesthesiology
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ASA, with @ACEPNation and @RadiologyACR, challenges a report claiming the #NoSurprisesAct's Independent Dispute Resolution process has generated $22.4 billion in costs—a tally based on insurers' flawed calculations. Read more from ASA President @pgiam005 ow.ly/nsIw50ZGBkm
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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 @pgiam005 and learn more: asahq.org/advocacy-and-asapa…
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At #ANES26 there's something for everyone—including future anesthesiologists, current trainees, and physicians in their first few years of practice. Hear ASA President @pgiam005 share program highlights, and secure your spot today: asahq.org/annualmeeting
#anesthesiology
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ASA has submitted formal comments to the Trump Administration warning that proposed changes to the federal grant process could weaken biomedical research and hinder discoveries that improve patient care. Hear from ASA President @pgiam005, and learn more: asahq.org/advocacy-and-asapa…
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ASA President @pgiam005 reaffirms ASA's strong opposition to the American Dental Association's proposed pediatric #anesthesia guidelines allowing operator-administered anesthesia. Members, read more in this week's MMO: ow.ly/SkC250ZujP4
#anesthesiology #PatientSafety
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Anesthesia payment 101: ASA President @pgiam005 breaks down the #anesthesia payment system and how it exposes anesthesiologists to significant financial pressure. Read more in @anesthesianews (login required): ow.ly/Z0RQ50ZyBRO
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Family leave, mental health access, and safe work environment are non-negotiables. ASA President @pgiam005 encourages members to check ASA's Statement on Fundamentals of a Safe and Healthy Workplace for Anesthesiologists before signing their next contract: asahq.org/standards-and-prac…
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"Rural access does not mean doing everything everywhere; it means matching resources, personnel, and patient risk to the setting," says ASA President @pgiam005. Learn more by listening to the discussion at ASA's recent Rural Perioperative Symposium: piped.video/WjRINOEO60s
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ASA President @pgiam005 updates members on a bipartisan congressional effort to uphold safe, physician-led anesthesia care in the VA. More than 100 members of Congress signed the formal letter—an unprecedented level of the support. Learn more: ow.ly/Ny2b50Zm3YY
#SafeVACare
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Had a wonderful meeting with the amazing anesthesiology residents from the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, during my visit to the Kansas City Society of Anesthesiologists!
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Trademark applications filed by AANA to register marks incorporating the term “Nurse Anesthesiologist” have been withdrawn following opposition proceedings brought by ASA before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Hear from @pgiam005 and read more: asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom…
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#ICYMI: Ketamine is a potent anesthetic that should only be administered under direct supervision of a qualified physician. Hear from ASA President @pgiam005, and learn more: asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom…
#Ketamine is an anesthetic that should only be administered under direct supervision of a qualified physician. ASA President @pgiam005 updates members on ASA's efforts to oppose a Texas rule that would allow office-based ketamine without essential safeguards for #PatientSafety.
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#Ketamine is an anesthetic that should only be administered under direct supervision of a qualified physician. ASA President @pgiam005 updates members on ASA's efforts to oppose a Texas rule that would allow office-based ketamine without essential safeguards for #PatientSafety.
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At the annual meeting of the @florida_society last weekend with FSA President @jweinermd. FSA awarded its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo for her unwavering support of #PatientSafety.
#FSA2026
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