The California Society of Anesthesiologists wants to ensure that our members, their patients, and their families remain safe during this pandemic crisis. In addition to the ASA recommendations*, due to regional conditions and given the significant number of cases here in California, we have the following recommendations.
Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and after significant discussion and consultation over the last week, CSA leadership has cancelled the Annual Meeting, scheduled for April 2-5 in San Diego.
A survey of anesthesiologists shows that insurers are abruptly terminating physician contracts, forcing many of the specialists out of network.
Note to CSA Members and Partners Preparing to attend CSA’s Annual Meeting in San Diego April 2-5 in regards to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and considerations when traveling.
This letter was submitted on behalf of the CA Society of Anesthesiologists and Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine expressing concern about the regulatory proposal to list acetaminophen as a cancer-causing drug that requires Prop 65 labeling – thanks to Dr. Shah and Dr. Agarwal for their leadership on this.