It's no secret that a career in medicine comes with immense pressure, but for anesthesiologists, the challenges are particularly unique. Often called the "invisible doctors," anesthesiologists work in a high-stakes, high-stress environment, where every second counts and patient safety is paramount. The emotional toll of being "on" constantly, combined with long hours, on-call duties, and a lack of control over their schedules, puts this specialty at the forefront of the physician burnout crisis.

ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam breaks down the potential negative impacts of Anthem's new policy to penalize facilities with a 10% payment cut for any services that are rendered by out-of-network providers. ASA strongly opposes this policy, set to take effect January 1. Learn more: https://www.asahq.org/advocacy-and-asapac/fda-and-washington-alerts/washington-alerts/2025/10/anthems-new-policy-threatens-anesthesiology-practice-stability | The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)