04/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/08/2026 08:40
CHICAGO - The American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) today announced that GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has rejoined ASA's Corporate Supporter Program for the fourth consecutive year, supporting the Society's 60,000 members in providing personalized, patient-focused anesthesia care that enhances patient experiences and advances perioperative care.
"GE HealthCare has been a valued collaborator in advancing the specialty of anesthesiology and improving patient outcomes, while supporting efforts to green the OR, including optimizing the delivery of low flow anesthesia," said ASA President Patrick Giam, M.D., FASA. "We are excited to continue our collaboration to deliver education and discussion on the latest advancements in anesthesia technology designed to strengthen real-time data use, perioperative efficiency, and quality improvement."
As a Corporate Supporter, GE HealthCare continues to establish a strong, mutually beneficial relationship with the anesthesiology community, strengthen collaboration between anesthesiologists and industry, and add to the value the Society provides to patients, while providing invaluable year-round support of ASA programs and priorities related to perioperative care.
Corporate Supporters have unique opportunities to inform strategic dialogue with leaders in anesthesiology from around the world and during major ASA events including the ANESTHESIOLOGY® annual meeting and ADVANCE: The Anesthesiology Business Event.
"Supporting current and future anesthesiologists is a critical part of advancing the field," stated GE HealthCare Vice President, Anesthesia, U.S. and Canada, Chris Deschamps. "Through our continued collaboration with ASA, we are proud to help advance evidence-based perioperative and anesthesia practice and support the next generation of clinicians with valuable resources, including an anesthesia toolbox to help enhance learning, build confidence, and prepare them to deliver sustainable, high-quality patient care throughout their careers."
Established in 2010, ASA's Corporate Supporter Program is limited to 10 organizations. The program recognizes leading companies that demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing the specialty of anesthesiology through support of education, innovation, and initiatives that benefit anesthesiologists and the Anesthesia Care Team.
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 60,000 members organized to advance the medical practice of anesthesiology and secure its future. ASA is committed to ensuring anesthesiologists evaluate and supervise the medical care of all patients before, during and after surgery. ASA members also lead the care of critically ill patients in intensive care units, as well as treat pain in both acute and chronic settings.
For more information on the field of anesthesiology, visit the American Society of Anesthesiologists online at asahq.org . To learn more about how anesthesiologists help ensure patient safety, visit asahq.org/madeforthismoment . Follow ASA on Facebook , X , Instagram , Bluesky , and LinkedIn .
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