2018 WSSA Fall Scientific Meeting

Saturday, September 8, 2018
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Museum of Flight | 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108

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CME Objectives

ASA Lockhart, MD, MBA

Value of Anesthesia Services—Past, Present, and Future

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Understand historical perspectives on anesthesia services and formulate strategies for current expectations
• Describe insight into the implications for anesthesia practices secondary to health system reform and how to position their practice for future success
• Identify how to calculate cross-walks between ASA RVUs and capitation
• Assess the pros and cons of personally provided and anesthesia care team modes of practice

Robert Hsiung, MD (Panel Moderator)

Panel of Local Practices

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the primary issues and challenges facing anesthesiologists in Washington state
• Develop strategies for dealing with drug shortages, demands from hospitals and contracting with insurers
• Understand what to consider when deciding to sell a practice to corporate entities

Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MHA

ASA Update

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify key trends and challenges facing the specialty in the market, legislature and regulatory, nationally and in the states
• Understand How ASA is working with members nationally and in the states to address current and emerging opportunities