Articles written by Steven B. Schulman
Volume 77 Number 4
CMS TEAM in New York: What Anesthesiologists Need to Know
On July 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)—a mandatory, five-year bundled payment model that begins January 1, 2026, and ends December 31, 2030.
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NYSSA Committee on Economic Affairs
The NYSSA Committee on Economic Affairs is comprised of 41 members who represent all eight NYSSA districts and 22 distinct anesthesia departments across New York State. Our committee serves a dual mission.
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A Year in Reflection
One year ago, I began this presidency with two key goals: to uphold the highest standards of patient safety by preserving physician-led anesthesia care in New York state, and to enhance engagement among NYSSA members. I am proud to report that we have made significant strides toward achieving both objectives.
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Our Voices Matter
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.” — Maya Angelou Earlier this year, a member of the NYSSA posted a question on the ASA community open forum regarding the need for anesthesiologists to fight for […]
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Engaging With, Educating and Advocating for Our Members
It is hard to believe that my presidency is approaching the halfway point. Typically, the greatest amount of work and stress for the NYSSA’s officers occurs during the legislative session in the first half of the year. As this article is being written, our delegation has just returned from another successful Legislative Day in Albany. This year we had 53 attendees representing a wide geographic cross section of the state.
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Carrying the NYSSA Forward
I am honored and grateful to serve as president of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists this year. I appreciate the responsibilities of this position, and I am ready to meet the challenges we face in the year ahead.
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