Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists

06/18/2026

Colorado’s nearly 900 physician anesthesiologists and residents safeguard patients every day, from childbirth to trauma care to complex transplants. But continued Medicaid cuts and a tough budget climate are putting access to this care at risk.

Support CSA’s Small Donor Committee so we can elect pro-physician, pro-patient leaders who will protect safe, high-quality anesthesia care for all Coloradans.

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Contributing to campaigns and hosting/attending fundraisers helps to elect policy makers who share your ideals and perspectives. It is also critical to building strong relationships with policymakers and creating opportunities to engage in important conversations with them, their staff members, and....

06/17/2026

Members from the Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists attended ASA's Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. to urge elected officials to protect Medicaid funding. Thank you, Representative Jeff Hurd and Representative Brittany Pettersen, for sitting down with CSA members to discuss how cuts hurt rural, low-income and BIPOC patients by limiting access to safe, affordable, high-quality health care.

05/19/2026

New research from Yale University show that the brain can enter several states, including ones more similar to a coma, while under anesthesia. Read more here.

A new study by Yale School of Medicine’s Departments of Anesthesiology and Neurology uncovers new insights which may change the way we describe being under

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Greg Berman for being named president and executive medical director to the Colorado Permanente Medical Group earlier this year. We are excited to see a CSA member step into this leadership position.

The Colorado Permanente Medical Group named Greg Berman, MD, president and executive medical director effective March 28, according to an April 28 news release. Dr. Berman has served in the role on an interim basis since August 2025, succeeding Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was named executive vice presiden...

05/13/2026

As this year's legislative session comes to a close, we'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who joined us at the state capitol to advocate against cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates. Thank you!

05/05/2026

A new survey from the American Medical Association shows physicians in hospital-based specialties, including anesthesiology, report high levels of burn out related to ongoing workflow and staffing pressures in acute care environments. Learn more ⬇️

The Colorado Permanente Medical Group named Greg Berman, MD, president and executive medical director effective March 28, according to an April 28 news release. Dr. Berman has served in the role on an interim basis since August 2025, succeeding Jeff Krawcek, MD, who was named executive vice presiden...

04/10/2026

We're facing a quiet crisis in Colorado hospitals: nearly 30% of anesthesiologists could leave the practice by 2033, even though demand is rising faster than we're training new physicians. Every surgery requires safe anesthesia care. Help us continue advocating for pro-physician policies at the state capitol:

Contributing to campaigns and hosting/attending fundraisers helps to elect policy makers who share your ideals and perspectives. It is also critical to building strong relationships with policymakers and creating opportunities to engage in important conversations with them, their staff members, and....

04/08/2026

Did you know you can dream under anesthesia — and it could actually help your recovery? A recent Stanford study showed patients who had dreams while under anesthesia experiences seemed to communicate better and have more positive outcomes after surgery. Read more from Medscape:

Research now shows that patients dream under anesthesia and report their dreams as uplifting, leading to more positive surgical experiences. What’s really happening?

03/27/2026

CSA applauds Colorado Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen for her advocacy in Congress for greater access to non-opioid pain care and Medicare coverage for critical pain relief procedures. Every physician anesthesiologist should be able to prescribe what is best for their patients, not hamstrung by outdated government policies.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists, along with a coalition of pain medicine organizations, applauds the bipartisan group of 25 Congressional leaders for their support of access to non-opioid pain treatments, part of an ongoing fight against the opioid abuse epidemic. In their Congressional le...

03/25/2026

New research shows positive relatin with monitored anesthesia care over general anesthesia — showing another way changes in physician anesthsiology care are improving patient health. Read more:

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