Dr. Ronald L. Harter - SAFEVACARE.ORG

Nine out of 10 Veterans believe they should continue to receive the same quality of anesthesia care available to civilians in the nation’s top hospitals, according to a nationwide survey by the American Legion. Yet, a new proposal by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) would needlessly replace anesthesiologists with nurse anesthetists in surgery and endanger Veterans’ health and lives. Doug spoke with Dr. Ronald L. Harter, FASA, President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Dr. Bridget Bush, FASA, Practicing Anesthesiologist and Combat Veteran. SAFEVACARE.ORG