Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists

05/13/2026

As this year's legislative session comes to a close, we'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who joined us at the state capitol to advocate against cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates. Thank you!

05/05/2026

A new survey from the American Medical Association shows physicians in hospital-based specialties, including anesthesiology, report high levels of burn out related to ongoing workflow and staffing pressures in acute care environments. Learn more ⬇️

The Colorado Permanente Medical Group named Greg Berman, MD, president and executive medical director effective March 28, according to an April 28 news release. Dr. Berman has served in the role on an interim basis since August 2025, succeeding Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was named executive vice presiden...

04/10/2026

We're facing a quiet crisis in Colorado hospitals: nearly 30% of anesthesiologists could leave the practice by 2033, even though demand is rising faster than we're training new physicians. Every surgery requires safe anesthesia care. Help us continue advocating for pro-physician policies at the state capitol:

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04/08/2026

Did you know you can dream under anesthesia — and it could actually help your recovery? A recent Stanford study showed patients who had dreams while under anesthesia experiences seemed to communicate better and have more positive outcomes after surgery. Read more from Medscape:

Research now shows that patients dream under anesthesia and report their dreams as uplifting, leading to more positive surgical experiences. What’s really happening?

03/27/2026

CSA applauds Colorado Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen for her advocacy in Congress for greater access to non-opioid pain care and Medicare coverage for critical pain relief procedures. Every physician anesthesiologist should be able to prescribe what is best for their patients, not hamstrung by outdated government policies.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists, along with a coalition of pain medicine organizations, applauds the bipartisan group of 25 Congressional leaders for their support of access to non-opioid pain treatments, part of an ongoing fight against the opioid abuse epidemic. In their Congressional le...

03/25/2026

New research shows positive relatin with monitored anesthesia care over general anesthesia — showing another way changes in physician anesthsiology care are improving patient health. Read more:

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03/20/2026

The ripple effects that will be felt throughout the entire health care system if lawmakers continue to slash Medicaid reimbursement rates outweighs the temporary relief to the state's budget crisis. CSA board member Dr. Woody Moss describes how current cuts affect rural communities and what's at stake for patient care if lawmakers make further cuts.

The state’s budget crisis is top of mind for everyone this legislative session. As an anesthesiologist in Northern Colorado, I’m incredibly concerned about further cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates which will negatively…

03/18/2026

ASA's DoC Challenge kicks off today, March 18. ASAPAC has been a leader in healthcare advocacy for 35 years Read more here.
https://asapac.asahq.org/pledge/

03/14/2026

ICYMI: Anesthesiologist Dr. Gurdev Rai wrote for Colorado Politics on why it's so important for Medicaid patients to have access to the most critical care. Read more:

By Gurdev Rai This year, the legislative session started with one thing on everyone’s minds: the state budget, and the major hole created by Congress’ HR 1 law. Costs, including for health care, have ballooned across the board, and we know state leaders are looking for solutions. However, as a p...

03/13/2026

On Wednesday, anesthesiology residents met with legislators and advocated for Coloradans' access to high-quality care and providers during the annual Residents Day at the State Capitol. Recent cuts to Medicaid rates mean it is more important than ever for physicians to fight for equity and access to the same quality of care for all Coloradans.

02/26/2026

Anesthesiologists play a key role in positive health outcomes, especially for maternal care – pain management is crucial for mothers in delivery, and even small changes in treatement can lead to important improvements. Read more about tools for real-time support during labor and delivery.

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