Central Line by American Society of Anesthesiologists - a podcast series for the anesthesia community
Central Line is the official monthly podcast from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, edited by Dr. Adam Striker. We’ll bring together leaders in the field of anesthesiology for conversations that address challenges and opportunities vital to the field. Listen to learn more about how the anesthesiology community is working to advance patient safety, the quality of care, and the profession.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 171
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Alternative Payment Models
Drs. Jonathan Gal and Gordon Morewood join Dr. Striker for a deep dive into Alternative Payment Models. Listen in as they discuss the role of anesthesiologists in APMs, the development of a MIPS Valu…
Inside the Monitor – The Future
In this special episode, Dr. Adam Striker explores the future of the specialty in three back-to-back interviews with anesthesiologists who contributed to the ASA Monitor’s special supplemental issue …
ASA’s Frailty Toolkit
Drs. Daniel McIssac and Mark Neuman join Dr. Striker to discuss ASA’s Committee on Geriatric’s new Frailty Toolkit. This in-depth discussion of frailty addresses the history and diversity of assessme…
Physician Well-Being
Dr. Striker welcomes Drs. Amy Vinson and Florence LeCraw, from ASA’s Committee on Physician Well-Being, to discuss the committee’s background, work, and goals. Tune in for a dynamic discussion on bur…
Payment Progress Initiative
In this special four-part episode, key ASA leaders join guest host Manny Bonilla, ASA’s Chief Advocacy and Practice Officer, to discuss the society’s new Payment Progress initiative. ASA’s President,…
Practice Management: Coping with Extreme Stress
Dr. Adam Striker shares more of his conversation with Dr. Patrick Allaire, anesthesiologist and Director of the Iowa Society of Anesthesiologists, and Ms. Genie Blough, principal of G Blough Associat…
Inside the Monitor – Palliative Care
Dr. Sandra Sacks, Vice Chair of ASA’s Committee on Palliative Care and contributor to ASA Monitor, speaks to Dr. Adam Striker about the value of palliative care. Listen in as they discuss common misc…
Inside the Monitor – Flattening the Curve
Learn about sustainability and environmental best practices in this comprehensive discussion between Dr. Adam Striker and Dr. Jodi Sherman, Co-Chair of the Subcommittee on Environmental Health, who c…
Quality Measures
Drs. Sheila Barnett and Victor Davila from ASA’s Committee on Performance and Outcomes Measurement talk to Dr. Adam Striker about new measures, including the new Intraoperative Hypotension Measure. L…
Anesthesiologists in Fiction
Dr. Tammy Euliano discusses her path from anesthesiologist to fiction writer and her new thriller, Fatal Intent, in this lively conversation with Dr. Adam Striker. Find out how she made her medical e…
Inside the Monitor – Mentoring in Private Practice with Purpose
Dr. Paul Yost discusses his ASA Monitor article, Mentorship in Private Practice: Credentialing Nuisance or Key to Success?, with Dr. Crystal Wright. Listen in as they discuss the value of mentorship,…
Inside the Monitor – Networking with Purpose
Dr. Solmaz Nabipour’s ASA Monitor article, Networking: Building Purposeful Connections, is the topic of this lively discussion with Dr. Wright. Find out what makes a good networker, how individualism…
Inside the Monitor – Negotiating with Purpose
Dr. Tiffany Cheng talks with Dr. Crystal Wright about the role of negotiation in daily life, in health care, and in leadership. This dive into Dr. Cheng’s ASA Monitor article, Negotiating for Success…
Inside the Monitor – Mentoring with Purpose
Drs. Lisa Solomon and Luis Tollinche speak with Dr. Crystal Wright about their ASA Monitor article, Authentic Mentorship Includes Navigating Cultures. From what cross-cultural mentoring means, to why…
Inside the Monitor – Coaching with Purpose
In the first episode of ASA’s five-episode series based on the March 2021 issue of ASA Monitor on Mentoring, Coaching, and Negotiation: Connecting with Purpose, guest host Dr. Crystal Wright intervie…
A Day in the Life of a Researcher
Dr. Miriam Treggiari, Professor and Vice-Chair of Clinical Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at Yale University, joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss her research and career. She shares detai…
Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program
Dr. Adam Striker discusses diagnostic Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and ASA’s new certificate program with Dr. Yuriy Bronshteyn, editor and chief of ASA Editorial Board on Point-of-Care Ultrasound…
Inside the Monitor - Global Health
Join Dr. Adam Striker and Dr. Gunisha Kaur, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Co-Medical Director, Weill Cornell Center for Human Rights, for an in-depth discussion of the difference between …
Diversifying the Workforce
Listen in as Dr. Adam Striker interviews Dr. William McDade, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for ACGME. This no-holds-barred conversation delves into the challenges of diversifying the …
Practice Management: Disruption & Disaster Management
Dr. Adam Striker welcomes Dr. Patrick Allaire, anesthesiologist and Director of the Iowa Society of Anesthesiologists, and Ms. Genie Blough, principal of G Blough Associates, for a lively discussion …