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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 developed resources intended to help prepare anesthesiologists and their groups for value-based compensation models with their facilities.
The Economics of the Anesthesia Care Team Workgroup created a toolkit to help provide anesthesiologists with practical tools to explain the value of anesthesiologist-led care and discuss the complexities of anesthesia staffing models.
The Medicare Fee-For-Service Workgroup analyzed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy for anesthesia payments and assessed how current payment structures account for the delivery of complex care.
The CAPE Incubator Team was established in May 2025 with three specific tasks to complete over an 18-month period. First, the Incubator Team identified several long-term economic objectives ASA should pursue in the next three to five years. Next, the Team identified national economic trends or questions that could be addressed by focused and practical research. Lastly, the Incubator Team identified information or arguments local anesthesia groups could 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.
Read more about CAPE in the ASA Monitor.
To learn more about CAPE, please contact us at qra@asahq.org
Curated by: ASA Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Economics (CAPE)
Date of last update: August 17, 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.
