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ARIZONA SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860193130 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · az-anes.org
revenue
$302K
expenses
$285K
net assets
$784K
employees
0
volunteers
17
mission · from form 990

TO RAISE THE QUALITY OF THE PRACTICE OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY, AND TO DISSEMINATE SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS IN ANESTHESIOLOGY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists is a professional organization for anesthesiologists in Arizona. It focuses on improving patient care and safety through education, research, and advocacy, particularly by promoting physician-led anesthesia care teams. The society also serves as a source of educational and ethical exchange for its members.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Distinguished Service Award
Honors individuals who have provided exceptional service to the Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists and to the profession of anesthesiology in Arizona.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Anesthesiology Professional Exchange & Information Dissemination 14 activities
    • Dissemination of Scientific Information
      Disseminates current information on scientific progress in anesthesiology to its members and the broader community.
    • Dissemination of scientific advancements in anesthesiology
      Shares current scientific information and progress in the field of anesthesiology with members and the profession in Arizona.
    • Dissemination of scientific and clinical knowledge in anesthesiology
      Shares current scientific advancements and clinical information in anesthesiology with members and the broader medical community in Arizona, supporting ongoing professional education and practice improvement.
    • Improvement of patient care through anesthesiology leadership
      Advances patient care and safety in Arizona by promoting education, research, and advocacy within the anesthesiology profession.
    • Professional Development and Networking for Anesthesiologists
      The organization provides educational, social, and ethical exchange opportunities for anesthesiologists in Arizona and disseminates current information on scientific progress in the field.
    • Professional Development and Networking for Anesthesiologists
      The organization provides educational, social, and ethical exchange opportunities for anesthesiologists in Arizona and disseminates current information on scientific progress in the field.
    • Professional Education and Networking
      Provides educational, social, and ethical exchange opportunities for anesthesiologists in Arizona to improve patient care and safety.
    • Professional development and exchange for anesthesiologists
      Facilitates educational, social, and ethical exchange opportunities for anesthesiologists in Arizona to support professional growth and collaboration.
    • Professional development and networking for anesthesiologists
      Facilitates educational, social, and ethical exchange opportunities for anesthesiologists across Arizona, fostering professional community and collaboration through organized events and forums.
    • Promoting Arizona's Anesthesiology Programs
      The organization presents Arizona's anesthesiology practices and residency programs, offering website linking for groups within the state.
    • Promotion of Arizona Anesthesiology Practices
      Presents and promotes Arizona's anesthesiology practices and residency programs, offering website linking for relevant groups within the state.
    • Promotion of Arizona anesthesiology practices and training programs
      Highlights and connects Arizona-based anesthesiology practices and residency programs through public-facing resources and website linkages, increasing visibility and accessibility for the specialty within the state.
    • Showcasing Arizona Anesthesiology Programs
      The organization presents Arizona's anesthesiology practices and residency programs, offering website linking for groups within the state.
    • Statewide representation of anesthesiology practices and training programs
      Presents and links to Arizona’s anesthesiology practices and residency programs through its website, supporting visibility and connectivity across the state’s anesthesiology community.
  • Healthcare Professional Advocacy 5 activities
    • Advocacy for Anesthesiology Profession
      Advocates for the anesthesiology profession in Arizona, including opposing executive orders that remove physician supervision requirements for nurse anesthetists and engaging with regulatory bodies like the Arizona Medical Board on such issues.
    • Advocacy for Anesthesiology Standards
      The organization advocates for patient care and safety in anesthesiology, including opposing Governor Ducey's executive order to opt-out of federal regulations requiring physician supervision of nurse anesthetists, and engaging with regulatory bodies like the Arizona Medical Board on these issues.
    • Advocacy for Anesthesiology Standards
      The organization advocates for patient care and safety in anesthesiology, including opposing Governor Ducey's executive order to opt-out of federal regulations requiring physician supervision of nurse anesthetists, and engaging with regulatory bodies like the Arizona Medical Board on related issues.
    • Advocacy for physician supervision of nurse anesthetists
      Organized opposition to Governor Ducey’s executive order removing physician supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists, including a petition signed by over 1,400 doctors, public statements of opposition, and formal inquiry to the Arizona Medical Board about consultation on the policy change. The organization asserts this action conflicts with American Medical Association policy.
    • Advocacy for physician supervision of nurse anesthetists
      Organizes opposition to policy changes that remove physician supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists, including mobilizing physicians to sign petitions, issuing public statements of opposition, and engaging regulatory bodies like the Arizona Medical Board. The organization has actively opposed Governor Ducey’s executive order opting out of federal supervision mandates, citing conflicts with AMA policy.
  • Member Recognition Awards 4 activities
    • Honoring exceptional service in anesthesiology
      Recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to the Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists and the anesthesiology profession in Arizona through the Distinguished Service Award.
    • Recognition of Service
      Recognizes individuals for exceptional service to the Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists and the anesthesiology profession in Arizona through the Distinguished Service Award.
    • Recognition of Service in Anesthesiology
      The organization honors individuals for exceptional service to the Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists and the anesthesiology profession in Arizona through the Distinguished Service Award.
    • Recognizing Service in Anesthesiology
      The organization established the Distinguished Service Award to honor individuals for exceptional service to the Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists and the anesthesiology profession in Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$302K
Contributions & grants$242K80%
Program service revenue$59K20%
Investment income$7930%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$285K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$812K
Cash$797K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$784K
Liquid reserves33.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +27.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRENDA GENTZ DIRECTOR 1 $600
board members · 15
  • BRIAN CAMMARATA — DIRECTOR
  • GARY TZENG — DIRECTOR
  • GREGORY WHITAKER — SECRETARY
  • HEIDI TAVEL — PRESIDENT
  • JAMES FLECK — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN MARVEL — DIRECTOR
  • KEE LUK — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN EVANS — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • MICHELLE DA COSTA — DIRECTOR
  • MOLLY KRAUS — DIRECTOR
  • RAJ SINGHAL — DIRECTOR
  • SANG O — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN LINDAUER — PRESIDENT ELECT
  • WILLIAM THOMPSON — PAST PRESIDENT
  • YINZHONG TIAN — TREASURER
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • American Medical Association Partner — Aligns with the AMA's policy requiring physician supervision for certified registered nurse anesthetists.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists Network — Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists participates in the American Society of Anesthesiologists through designated leadership roles including Director, Alternate Director, Delegates, and Alternate Delegates
  • Arizona Medical Board (AMB) Partner — Sent a letter to the AMB inquiring about consultation regarding physician supervision requirements.
  • Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Partner — Listed as an Arizona Anesthesia Residency Program.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Listed as an Arizona Anesthesia Residency Program.