Articles written by Sonia G. Pyne, M.D., M.S., FASA
Exploring New Approaches to Providing Value-Added Care
Healthcare staffing, worsened to crisis levels by the pandemic, continues to deteriorate, affecting emergency departments, urgent care centers, clinics and hospitals alike. Healthcare systems have been forced to hire more expensive temporary healthcare workers in response to the deficit of long-term workers who left their jobs during the “Great Resignation.”
Read the articleExamining the Advantages of an Ambulatory Extended Recovery Facility
Ambulatory extended recovery facilities, which have evolved from ambulatory outpatient surgery programs, provide a unique set of benefits for many patients. Rather than limiting recoveries to just hours with a same day discharge, these facilities allow carefully selected complex procedures and patients to recover outside of the hospital for a one-night stay.
Read the articleWorking Hard on Behalf of Our Profession
In October 2023, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) hosted its annual conference. Held this year in San Francisco, the meeting drew thousands of people from around the world who came to learn, teach and network.
Read the articleAdapting to Survive
As I write this piece, it’s mid-January and blustery here in upstate New York. We celebrated a new year since our last issue, saying farewell to 2022. It was another challenging year, marked by the desire to “get back to normal” in our work but still severely challenged by the ramifications of the pandemic.
Read the articleThe Impact of Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the OR
Artificial intelligence (AI), where machines employ algorithms to reason and perform functions, including problem-solving and decision-making, is rapidly finding a foothold in the practice of medicine. The specialties of radiology, cardiology and surgery are already using AI applications.
Read the articleExploring the Future of Anesthesiology at the PGA
As members of the NYSSA, and anesthesiologists committed to the pursuit of excellence in patient care, many of us look forward to the PGA every year. The meeting brings together experienced anesthesiologists as well as younger generations with innovative ideas.
Read the articleIt’s Time to Talk About Our Mental Health
Those who choose medicine as their career usually recognize early on that this choice is about more than just a profession. We are driven by the desire to make a difference, to improve the lives of others, to treat and cure sickness, and to support those who may be going through the worst days of their lives.
Read the articleAchieving Sustainability in Anesthesiology
In recent years, there has been a global reckoning regarding the negative environmental impact of carbon emissions emanating from a variety of sectors. Those of us in healthcare have acknowledged our carbon footprint and its potential to cause harm over time. Within our field of anesthesiology, there are champions of sustainability initiatives who understand that […]
Read the articleA Time for Transition
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting was held in October in Philadelphia. NYSSA members and leadership were well represented at the meeting, with the NYSSA’s own Dr. Tracey Straker serving as vice speaker of the ASA House of Delegates.
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