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MEETINGS / EVENTS

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October 13 - 17 2012, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2012

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FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS

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May 16, 2012

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

Summary:

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

April 18, 2012

Morphine Sulfate Injection USP, 4 mg/mL (C-II), 1 mL fill in 2.5 mL Carpuject by Hospira, Inc: Recall - May Contain More Than Intended Fill Volume

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Customer report of two Carpujects syringes containing more than the 1 mL labeled fill volume. Opioid pain medications such as morphine have life-threatening consequences if overdosed. Those consequences can include respiratory depression (slowed breathing or suspension of breathing), and low blood pressure.

March 05, 2012

Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, CardioLife; GE Responder and Responder Pro; and Nihon-Kohden Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Class I Recall - Defective Component

Summary: FDA notified healthcare professionals and medical care organizations of the Class 1 recall of the listed AEDs which contain a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy, causing serious adverse health consequences, including death. The unit’s self test may not detect the failure or impending failure of the component.

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ASA FEATURED PRODUCT

Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

SKU: 30702-12CE

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Single Copies, Member Price: $300

Office of Governmental and Legal Affairs

ASA's Office of Governmental and Legal Affairs is located in Washington, D.C. It monitors and engages in advocacy with respect to federal and state legislative and regulatory activities affecting the practice of medicine by the Society's members. Further, it is responsible for providing Practice Management assistance and advice for the membership, principally with respect to the Medicare program but also with respect to all "business" aspects of the delivery of anesthesia care. The American Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee (ASAPAC), a separate segregated fund of the Society, is also administered in the Washington Office, as are the Society's internal legal affairs and maintenance of relations with outside legal counsel.

Federal Legislative and Regulatory Activities  - Information on all of the federal legislative and regulatory activities relating to ASA priorities.   

Practice Management  - Practicie management assistance as well as information on the Medicare program.

Washington Alerts - The latest news out of Washington.  

 

Personnel of the Washington Office include:

Ronald Szabat, J.D., LL.M  Executive Vice President & General Counsel

Angela Allen  Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President

Manuel Bonilla, M.S.  Director of Congressional and Political Affairs

Jason R. Byrd, J.D.  Director of Practice Management, Quality and Regulatory Affairs

Mary L. Kuffner, J.D.  Associate General Counsel  

Lisa Percy Albany, J.D.  State Legislative and Regulatory Issues Manager

Sharon Merrick, CCS-P  Coding and Reimbursement Manager

Maya D. Grassi, J.D.  Staff Counsel

Lisa Pearlstein, J.D. Pain Medicine and Regulatory Lobbyist

Loveleen Singh, M.P.H.  Health Policy Analyst

Grant Couch, Federal Affairs Associate

Michelle Mathy  PAC Political Coordinator

Bryan Shuy Manager of Governmental and Political Outreach

Carly Simpson State Affairs Assistant

Michelle Allen  Office Manager

Nancy Inglis  Executive Assistant

ASA Washington Office
1501 M Street, N.W. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 289-2222
Fax: (202)371-0384
E-mail: mail@asawash.org

About ASA: The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient. Since its founding in 1905, the Society's achievements have made it an important voice in American Medicine and the foremost advocate for all patients who require anesthesia or relief from pain.