In an editorial for the website City & State Florida in honor of Black History Month, Sabrina Nelson-Winters, DNP, CRNA, APRN, encourages young Black students to explore careers in healthcare, discusses the value of mentorship, and celebrates the history of Black healthcare professionals such as CRNA legend Goldie D. Brangman, CRNA, the first Black president […]
Last week, U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO) and Jared Huffman (D-CA) reintroduced the “Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act” (H.R. 833). The AANA is thrilled to announce that this legislation now includes a provision that would permanently remove physician supervision of CRNAs under Medicare Part A conditions of participation. Endorsed by the National Rural Health Association, this […]
As you are aware, Cigna recently announced that they will be reducing payment for QZ services to 85% of the physician fee schedule. Not only does this policy violate the federal provider nondiscrimination law, but it puts patients’ access to high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia care in jeopardy – especially for patients in rural and underserved areas. […]
Anesthesiologist assistant advocate groups have introduced HB1038 in the Washington State House, which will license AAs in Washington and impact all CRNAs practicing in the state. Washington Association of Nurse Anesthetists is requesting that all CRNAs submit opposition to the bill through the Washington State Legislature Committee Sign-In process. Click here to submit your opposition. Choose […]
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Ingrida Lusis to serve as AANA’s Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer, effective Jan. 3, 2023. She will report to Chief Advocacy Officer Lorraine Jordan PhD, CRNA, CAE, FAAN. Lusis will lead both AANA’s federal and state advocacy teams in addition to the CRNA-PAC. “With […]
AANA comments included in final CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) applauds the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for providing more flexibility and clarity in their updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids. The final guidelines include acknowledgment of the role of Certified Registered […]
As a Fellow of the AANA, you are recognized as one of the most accomplished leaders in the profession of nurse anesthesiology. Earning the FAANA designation is a major career achievement that recognizes CRNAs as outstanding practitioners, educators, researchers, and advocates for the profession. The FAANA designation communicates a commitment to excellence in the profession […]
Last week, Rep. David Scott (D-GA) along with Reps. Mike Turner (OH-10) and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) released the ironically named Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act, which would limit access to anesthesia care for veterans and increase delays and costs. The bill seeks to ensure that the VA Secretary cannot implement full practice authority for […]
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)—Katherine Carson Dandridge, RN, is the first known African American woman to become a nurse anesthetist, according to records from Meharry Medical College (MMC), a historically black medical college in Nashville, Tenn. MMC is the largest repository of historical, medical research and advancements for African Americans in the dental and medical health […]
As we wrap up CRNA week, CRNAs have received some important coverage. Below are some of the best features that truly highlight the importance of the CRNA occupation: Rep. Underwood, House VA Committee Move to Increase CRNA Pay Cap in VA Newswise Honor America’s trusted anesthesia experts on the frontlines | Opinion The Tennessean, […]