California Society of Anesthesiologists Explores Options to Reverse Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Decision to Opt Out of Physician Supervision of Anesthesia

Following the denial of a motion filed by the California Society of Anesthesiologists and the California Medical Association that would have required California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to opt out of physician supervision of anesthesia, the CSA maintains that anesthesia care is best provided in a physician-led practice setting, according to a CSA news release.

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Rachel Fields

The CSA is currently exploring alternative strategies to reverse Gov. Schwarzenegger’s decision. Last February, the CSA and CMA filed suit against Gov. Schwarzenegger in response to the governor’s letter to CMS requesting that the state be allowed to opt out of the supervision requirement.

Read the CSA news release on California’s decision to opt out of the physician supervision rule.

Read more on the debate over physician supervision of anesthesia:

–Anesthesia Provision Debate Continues Throughout the Nation

–Physician Groups Sue Colorado to Sue CRNAs From Administering Anesthesia Without Physician Supervision

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