Anesthesia technologists play critical role in patient safety as part of physician-led Anesthesia Care Team In the operating room, patients are unconscious and without a voice. They rely on the highest standard of care during their most vulnerable time. Physician anesthesiologists ensure their safety and care by leading the Anesthesia… Read More
Week honors physician-led Anesthesia Care Team model that protects patient safety across Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week, recognizing Michigan’s physician anesthesiologists for their essential role in protecting patients before, during and after surgery and other medical procedures. In her proclamation, Whitmer highlighted… Read More
Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists launches Medical Student Section The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) is proud to announce the formation of its new Medical Student Section, a strategic initiative to engage future anesthesiologists early in their education and expand their involvement in organized medicine. The Medical Student Section will serve as a… Read More
Legislation promotes transparency, standards for care that support patient safety and trust The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA), representing nearly 1,000 anesthesiologists across the state, applauds yesterday’s Michigan Senate unanimous bipartisan vote in favor of Senate Bills 475 and 476 — legislation that prohibits pelvic, prostate and other intimate exams on patients under anesthesia without their explicit,… Read More
By Dr. Mark C. Bicket National Opioid Awareness Day on Sunday, Sept. 21 is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder that while Michigan has made real progress against opioid overdoses, the crisis is far from over. We have to keep going. As an anesthesiologist, a… Read More
The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) is applauding state Rep. Matthew Bierlein, R-Vassar, for his resolution recognizing Patient Safety Day, which is September 17. The resolution was adopted with bipartisan support. Anesthesiologists are the chief advocates for patients when they are sedated for surgery and other procedures and, like other physicians, take patient safety… Read More
Anesthesiologists are experts at using varying levels of anesthesia and sedation to help patients undergo medical procedures without pain. However, a group of Michigan anesthesiologists has said they’re being sidelined and replaced at Corewell Health West by emergency medicine and intensive care unit doctors with less expertise in anesthesia. Read More
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**A recording of the press conference is available** MSA urges truth, transparency around anesthesia delivery Grand Rapids, Mich. – Anesthesiologists who practice at Corewell Health West and the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) sounded the alarm today about a growing trend in healthcare and at Corewell Health West: removing… Read More
Michigan medical leaders launch public education effort to inform Michigan patients, urge them to demand anesthesiologist-led care GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – If your heart stops during surgery, who do you want at the head of the operating table? Two of Michigan’s leading physician organizations say it should be an anesthesiologist… Read More