LEARNING,
CONNECTING AND
ADVOCATING FOR
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
IN ILLINOIS
WHAT WE DO
To advance and further patient safety and the practice of anesthesiology in Illinois through education, representation and advocacy of the Illinois anesthesiologist.
ILLINOIS VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN
94% want a physician led team administering anesthesia for their family (only 4% want a nurse anesthetist without physician supervision).
64% oppose Illinois legislation permiting nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia & respond to anesthesia emergencies without the involvement of a physician.
The Legislative Journey to Independence Practice
ISA believes that only physicians have the clinical expertise and training to exercise independent medical judgment.
LEGISLATION TO LICENSE ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS: HB3205
With passage of this bill, Illinois will join most states in midwest which already license AAs and will allow AAs from Illinois working in other states to return to their home state.
The new avalanche of administrative requirements with ICD10, MACRA, and every other acronym seems overwhelming if not depressing. It’s a great feeling to discover that no anesthesiologist is alone in this modern world. Illinois has an amazing talent pool to meet any challenge. Being a member of ISA helps me feel good about being a physician these days
Lobby Day 2019
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Join us in Springfield as we bring our message that patients in Illinois expect physician-led care.
ISA House of Delegates
ISA new President Ori Gottlieb, MD congratulating Gary Tzeng, MD on his successful year as ISA President.
LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
The ASA’s Chief Quality Officer Shares Insights on MACRA at ISA Practice Management Dinner
Michael G. Haske, Jr., MD ISA District 2 Delegate At its Practice Management Dinner last Fall, the ISA welcomed the ASA’s Chief Quality Officer, Alex Hannenberg, MD, to lecture on Quality Measures, MACRA & Bundled Care, with a focus on “Value vs. Volume.”...
ISA and ASA Efforts to Address Drug Shortages
In June of 2018, the United States had shortages on 182 drugs and medical supplies, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The list includes IV bags, injectable morphine, anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, electrolytes, cancer drugs, and...
Past President’s Message
My Reflections of 2018 Gary Tzeng, MD After hard-fought legislative challenges, Illinois finally has significant Workman's Comp reform that enforces the late-payment penalties and advances the process (beyond paper and mail delivery) into the digital realm.ISA is...
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