Archive for 2026
Volume 78 Number 02
Implications of New York’s Physician-Assisted Suicide Law
New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act permits mentally competent adults who are terminally ill and have six months or less to live to self-administer prescribed medication to end their lives. The law assigns specific responsibilities and challenges to anesthesiologists and requires an extensive grasp of the clinical and ethical aspects of physician-assisted suicide.
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Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future
Assistant Executive Director of Operations Lisa ONeill reflects on NYSSA’s 2026 leadership transition, welcoming Babette Atkins as Executive Director and bidding farewell to Stuart Hayman—who has been her friend, mentor and trusted colleague for more than 25 years.
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Compartment Syndrome and the Use of Regional Anesthesia
There is controversy surrounding use of regional anesthesia for orthopedic patients due to the belief that local anesthetics could mask the symptoms of compartment syndrome in at-risk patients. This article examines the clinical process, reviews the literature and suggests recommendations for its safe use.
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NYSSA at the 2026 SCA
The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA) was represented prominently at both TAS and SCA, and several of our leaders took on influential roles as board members, scientific planners and educators—underscoring NYSSA’s burgeoning influence on the national stage.
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Looking Ahead to PGA80
In December (11-14th), we will celebrate the eightieth anniversary of the PGA, our Society’s Annual Meeting, at NYC’s Marriot Marquis.
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Vol 78 #2
NYSSA-PGA80 preview and meeting update for Sphere readers Registration is open and we encourage everyone to visit https://www.pga.nyc, to register and sign up early before the exciting (and many new) hands-on and small-group learning opportunities fill up. This is especially important if you need MOCA simulation and patient safety credits. NYSSA at the 2026 SCA […]
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Advocacy Day: Your Voice Made a Difference!
NYSSA’s 41st Annual Advocacy Day in Albany included 70 members representing all NYSSA districts—our strongest turnout ever in hosting this event! Preserving physician-led anesthesia care requires involvement of us all. Looking ahead, we are ready to assist you in scheduling meetings with your legislators in their local district offices.
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Governmental and Legal Affairs Committee
GLAC serves as the central advocacy arm of our society, shaping how anesthesiologists engage with legislation, regulation and healthcare policy across New York State. Its core mission is to advance patient safety by advocating for high-quality, physician-led anesthesia care and opposing policies that may compromise safety.
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