Volume 12, No. 8, December 2010
December 2010
Dr. Trivedi Attends NYSSA House of Delegates Meeting; Meets with Masimo Execs
Save the Date: CSA Annual Meeting
2011 CSA Winter Seminar Reminder
Dear Members,
As 2010 draws to a close, I offer my warmest wishes for a safe and prosperous New Year to all CSA members and their families. Before we begin 2011, I pause to reflect upon a few of this year's momentous decisions that will certainly impact our profession, such as the California court’s disappointing and misguided decision to uphold Governor Schwarzenegger’s opt-out provision, as well as the ramifications for patients and practitioners alike that will necessarily result from the newly passed heath care regulations.
In light of the significant and serious challenges these changes present not only to maintaining the integrity our practice, but to that of other medical specialties, I strongly urge all members to make 2011 a year of decisive action and to include among your New Year’s resolutions a renewed commitment toward involvement in supporting the CSA, and ultimately, the future of your profession.
Narendra S. Trivedi, M.D.
CSA President 2010-11
Dr. Trivedi Attends NYSSA House of Delegates Meeting; Meets with Masimo Execs
Earlier this month, Dr. Trivedi attended the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA) Post Graduate Assembly Meeting where he was invited to participate in the House of Delegates session as an honored guest. The focus of Dr. Trivedi's meeting with the leadership of the NYSSA was to explore ways in which the CSA and NYSSA could collaborate in developing improved and mutually beneficial public relations and communication strategies. Dr. Trivedi has also invited NYSSA President to attend the CSA Annual Meeting in May 2011 where he is looking forward to continuing in developing close ties between our two organizations.
Also in December, Dr. Trivedi met with Masimo Corporation's CEO, Joe Kiani and Abe Kiani, MD, Director of Clinical Research. As a result of this meeting, Masimo has pledged a financial contribution in support of CSA activities. The contribution is expected to be around $10,000.
Save the Date: CSA Annual Meeting
Makes plans to join us at the CSA Annual Meeting and Clinical Anesthesia Update, May 13–15, 2011, at the beautiful Fairmont Hotel located in downtown San Jose.
CME topics include Advances in Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Perineural Infusions, presented by Edward Mariano, M.D., MAS, and Managing Endocrine Abnormalities During the Perioperative Period, presented by Ana Crawford, M.D. Registration is now open--reserve your place today!
This month has seen an marked increase in the number of members who are utilizing the new groups area communications features of the Web site. I encourage all members to visit the groups area--it's a wonderful tool for staying informed and in touch with what's going on in your particular areas of interest and expertise.
Remember, detailed instructions and a tutorial covering how the groups area functions is available on the Web site. Likewise, members who have additional questions or comments regarding the groups, or any other area of the Web site are encouraged to contact Michelle Bussenius, Manager of Communications and Electronic Media at 650-345-5207 or mbussenius@csahq.org.
Currently our Web developers are wrapping up work on the new mobile site. Testing will commence in mid-January, with the expected launch to occur in late January. Future Web-based projects include the reorganization of the Practice Resoruces area of the site, improvements to the Find a Pain Doctor feature, and the installation of a online user-friendly reader program for easy and interactive viewing of CSA publications.
2011 CSA Winter Seminar Reminder
Early registration ends soon! This winter, earn your CMEs in paradise. CSA's popular Winter Hawaiian Seminar at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Ka'anapali Beach on Maui from January 24-28 is fast approaching. Check out the program brochure and schedule with objectives and register today.
View this issue online at http://members.csahq.org/newsletter/volume-12-no-8-december-2010.
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