American Society of Anesthesiologists Announces 12-Year Collaboration with Medtronic as a Corporate Supporter

CHICAGO - The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, has reaffirmed its commitment to ASA's Corporate Supporter Program, continuing a long-standing collaboration to provide quality education and support initiatives that advance anesthesia care and patient safety.

"Medtronic has been a vital ally in advancing the Society's mission and supporting our more than 60,000 member anesthesiologists," said ASA President Patrick Giam, M.D., FASA. "We are proud to recognize our 12^th consecutive year of collaboration as we continue to expand educational opportunities and drive innovations that enhance patient care, from advanced monitoring technologies to solutions that help chronic pain patients reduce opioid use."

As a Corporate Supporter, Medtronic continues to establish a strong, mutually beneficial relationship with the anesthesiology community, strengthen collaboration between anesthesiologists and industry, and add to the value the Society provides to members and their patients, while providing invaluable year-round support of ASA programs and priorities related to perioperative care.

Corporate Supporters have unique opportunities to inform strategic dialogue with leaders in anesthesiology from around the world and during major ASA events including the ANESTHESIOLOGY^® annual meeting and ADVANCE: The Anesthesiology Business Event.

"We're proud to continue our long-standing collaboration with the American Society of Anesthesiologists and to support ASA's efforts to advance education, innovation and patient safety across perioperative care," said Kate Benedict, president of the Acute Care & Monitoring operating unit within the Medical Surgical Portfolio at Medtronic. "Together, we're focused on helping clinicians make confident, timely decisions-through technologies that deliver actionable insights and support better outcomes for patients."

Established in 2010, ASA's Corporate Supporter Program is limited to 10 organizations. The program recognizes leading companies that demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing the specialty of anesthesiology through support of education, innovation, and initiatives that benefit anesthesiologists and the Anesthesia Care Team.

About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic, visit www.Medtronic.com and follow on LinkedIn.

About the American Society of Anesthesiologists
Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 60,000 members organized to advance the medical practice of anesthesiology and secure its future. ASA is committed to ensuring anesthesiologists evaluate and supervise the medical care of all patients before, during and after surgery. ASA members also lead the care of critically ill patients in intensive care units, as well as treat pain in both acute and chronic settings.

For more information on the field of anesthesiology, visit the American Society of Anesthesiologists online at asahq.org. To learn more about how anesthesiologists help ensure patient safety, visit asahq.org/madeforthismoment. Follow ASA onFacebook, X, Instagram, Bluesky, and LinkedIn.

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