Monthly Archives: March 2023

AANA Recommends SAMHSA Allow CRNAs to be Medical Directors

In a letter to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the AANA recommended that CRNAs be included as providers who can be directors of Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP). Currently, only physicians can serve in this role. This letter was in response to the agency’s proposed rule on Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in OTPs. […]

Open Comment Period for Proposed New Business Meeting Rules of Order

February 27 – March 10, 2023   The AANA Board of Directors has authorized an interactive hybrid meeting for the August 19, 2023, AANA Business Meeting (BUSM). This will allow full participation in the meeting by eligible voting members both in the business meeting room and participating online.   Because current BUSM Standing Rules do […]