MeSA Annual Winter Meeting
February 8 & 9, 2025
The Maine Society of Anesthesiologists' Annual Winter Meeting will be held on Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel, Carrabassett Valley, Maine. The business meeting will be held on February 7 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be an American Society of Anesthesiologists federal update from an ASA elected physician leader. State legislative updates on anesthesia will be provided by Attorney Charles Soltan. Andrew MacLean, CEO, of the Maine Medical Association, will provide a legislative update for the House of Medicine.
For more information, please contact Lisa Montagna at mesahq@gmail.com or 207-620-4015.
ASA LEGCON
On May 6 and 7, 2025, Drs. Dan Campos and Lucine Papazian met with Senator Collins, Senator King, and representatives for Congress Golden to discuss preserving the physician-led anesthesia care team at the VA, the “Doc Fix” and requested accountability for big health insurance.
Resident’s Day at the Maine State Legislature
On April 17, 2025, residents from Maine Medical Center met with their legislators, had a tour of the Maine State Capitol, and attended both the House and Senate legislative sessions. Following the State House tour, the residents met for lunch and a Problem-Based Learning Discussion.
What’s Happening at the ASA
Governor Mills Recognizes Physician Anesthesiologists Week
January 26 - February 1, 2025
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the citizens of Maine, I write this letter in support of Physician Anesthesiologists Week, which is recognized during the week of January 26- February 1, 2025.
Physician anesthesiologists must complete extensive education and training prior to licensure. The 12 to 14 years of education and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of training they receive prepares them to navigate life-and-death moments and helps ensure that patients receive the highest quality care.
In practice, physician anesthesiologists work in a wide array of health care settings. From operating and delivery rooms, to intensive care units, pain management clinics and in the Department of Veterans Affairs, these professionals keep patients safe no matter the situation.
Physician anesthesiologists are responsible for leading the Anesthesia Team model, which is widely recognized as the gold standard of care used in all of the nation's top hospitals and in the VA. They protect patients and the millions of Veterans who have served our country and deserve the highest standard of care possible.
As Governor, I thank all the physician anesthesiologists throughout Maine who work to provide this critical form of care every day.
Thank you,
Janet T. Mills
Governor
Help Preserve the Physician-Led Care Team
Decisions are made every day in Augusta which directly affect your practice. Maine Society of Anesthesiologists works year-round to increase awareness and share concerns on important issues that physicians are facing.