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wondering what your thoughts are regarding the ASA's activity regarding CRNA scope of practice, reimburesement issues, etc.
I'm concerned that the ASA seems to think our future lies in peri-operative medicine and critical care. Seems they are all but bowing out of the fight for the OR and telling us we should embrace a future that all but a few do not want! I for one did not go into anesthesiology residency to work in an ICU.
Is the ASA just not up for lobbying congress? Is funding an issue? Or do the politicians and the public just see doctors as being the fat that needs to be cut?
BTW...i think it's funny that PETA called out Michael Moore for being Obese. The healthcare system is in dire straights BECAUSE of self-inflictied illness such as those caused by alcoholism, tobacco, and obesity. Yet the legislators think cutting reimbursements and finding cheaper staffing are the answers.
I'm concerned that the ASA seems to think our future lies in peri-operative medicine and critical care. Seems they are all but bowing out of the fight for the OR and telling us we should embrace a future that all but a few do not want! I for one did not go into anesthesiology residency to work in an ICU.
Is the ASA just not up for lobbying congress? Is funding an issue? Or do the politicians and the public just see doctors as being the fat that needs to be cut?
BTW...i think it's funny that PETA called out Michael Moore for being Obese. The healthcare system is in dire straights BECAUSE of self-inflictied illness such as those caused by alcoholism, tobacco, and obesity. Yet the legislators think cutting reimbursements and finding cheaper staffing are the answers.