Iowa Society of Anesthesiologists

The Iowa Society of Anesthesiologists is a statewide association for practicing anesthesiologists, providing membership information, links, legislative issues, newsletters and more. ISA is dedicated to the safety of Iowa's surgical patients.
ISA is a component society of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. ISA was incorporated in 1965 as a voluntary, non-profit association of physicians interested in the practice of anesthesiology.

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Latest News from the ISA

• ISA and IMS Issue Joint Statement regarding the District Court Ruling about the supervision of fluoroscopy

• District Court Rules Board of Nursing and Department of Public Health Supervision of Fluoroscopy Rules Invalid

• Simon has been pioneer in pain management field

• Trenton, New Jersey Times Editorial: Allow Only Physicians to be Responsible for Anesthesia Care.

• New IBM rule assists physicians who treat chronic pain patients

• Des Moines Register Article: Pain-relief procedure at heart of medical tiff

• Des Moines Business Record Article: "Doctors seek to reverse 'dangerous' nursing rule"

• Lawsuit filed against two nurse anesthetists and the former Mercy Hospital Pain Clinic in Oelwein.

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Earn a Certificate in Business Administration

Earn a Certificate in Business Administration

Register now for the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Certificate in Business Administration Program. Gain essential business skills to successfully manage your healthcare organization or medical practice. Earn up to 50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. The on-site classes will be held in Houston, Texas on the following weekends March 24-25, 2012; August 11-12, 2012; November 3-4, 2012; and February 9-10, 2013. For more information and to register visit http://education.asahq.org/CBA2012
Registration Is Now Open for 2012 ASA Legislative Conference
Register now for the ASA Legislative Conference - Campaign 2012: ASA Signifies Advocacy

April 30 - May 2, 2012, J.W. Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Benefits of Attending:
- Learn from ASA leaders about the society's legislative, political, grassroots, and regulatory agenda for 2012.
- Hear from the Nation's top federal policymakers about recent developments in health care legislation and regulation.
- Learn best practices to effectively participate in the all-important 2012 elections.
Contact Your State Component Society to register today! Click here for more information.

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What is Anesthesiology?

Anesthesiology is the practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during and after surgery.

The education of today's anesthesiologists has kept pace with their expanding role in offering the highest quality health care available anywhere in the world. After completing a four-year college program and four years of medical school, they enter a four-year anesthesiology residency training program. Fellowships in an anesthesia subspecialty and in education or research may also be taken for an additional year.