Ep41. The Secret Thoughts of Presidents: Dr Jannicke Mellin-Olsen from the WFSA
In this episode I am chatting with Dr Jannicke Mellin-Olsen, Past President of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiology (WFSA). She is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. ...
15 Aug 202136min
TM1. Talking Money 1: Do I say yes to charging no OOP fee?
Welcome to our new series on your private anaesthesia practice.A lovely surgeon has asked you to work with them and requests you don't charge an out-of-pocket fee. How do you approach this?ASA member...
1 Aug 20211min
Ep40. PONV - an Australian perspective on the 4th Consensus Guidelines with Dr Claudia von Peltz
I chat with anaesthetist Claudia von Peltz about the 4th Consensus Guidelines on the Management of PONV, published by the American Society for Enhanced Recovery (ASER).4th Consensus Guidelines on PONV...
18 Juli 20212min
Talking Money 3: What is a coder and do I need one?
I review this article on what it means to report quality measures in the US.https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1258#:~:text=Each%20year%20US%20physician%20practices,the%20reporting...
4 Juli 202111min
Vaccine update from the VIC AGM
ASA VIC Committee member Jennifer Reilly and I discuss highlights from the Victorian AGM. You could hear a pin drop during Prof Michelle Ananda-Rajah's talk. ASA members can access the full episode ...
13 Juni 20212min
What does US managed care look like? with Dr Carmen Brown
I chat with Dr Carmen Brown about why she left the US (hint, it's in the title) and what might be in store for the Australian health systemFor more information, please visit: https://asa.org.au/manag...
9 Juni 202142min
Honeysuckle Health proposal and Managed Care with Dr Peter Waterhouse
Peter Waterhouse and I discuss the details and implications of the nib/Cigna Honeysuckle Health proposal.Managed Care on the ASA website:https://asa.org.au/managed-care/Now is a good time to consider ...
30 Maj 202138min
Ep35. ASA Behind the Scenes with Ms Rhian Foster
I chat with one of our newer staff members, Rhian Foster, Events and Membership Coordinator about some of the educational resources and events hosted by the ASA.ASA Education Resources: https://asa.o...
23 Maj 202120min
