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The Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Economics (CAPE) takes a future-oriented approach to anesthesia policy. CAPE analyzes the impacts of current policy through a long-term lens and maintains a proactive approach toward changes in the health policy landscape. While short-term hurdles will always exist, CAPE focuses on advocating for economic policies that will sustain the specialty well into the future.
CAPE is prioritizing the following areas:
CAPE Policy Briefs evaluate the potential long-term economic implications of anesthesia-related policy changes.
The Value-Based Compensation Modeling Workgroup expects to provide anesthesiologists with the necessary information to enter value-based arrangements with hospitals.
The Economics of the Anesthesia Care Team Workgroup plans to develop resources on the value of physician-led care for anesthesiologists to share with hospitals.
The Medicare Fee-For-Service Workgroup is analyzing inconsistencies in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy for anesthesia payments and expects to propose several policy solutions.
The CAPE Incubator Team was established in May 2025 with three specific tasks to complete over an 18-month period. First, the Incubator Team will identify several long-term economic objectives ASA should pursue in the next three to five years. Next, the Team will identify national economic trends or questions that can be addressed by focused and practical research. Lastly, the Incubator Team will identify information or arguments local anesthesia groups can use to improve local payment conditions immediately. The Center will implement the findings and recommendations of the Incubator Team beginning in the 2026-2027 ASA Governance Year.
To learn more about CAPE, please contact us at qra@asahq.org
Curated by: the ASA Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Economics (CAPE)
Date of last update: February 2, 2026
You do not have to make a payment at this time, but you can reach out to your practice/group leader to find out when they plan to pay your dues. Email or call the ASA Support team for assistance: (630) 912-2552 or info@asahq.org.
