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Washington Post Seeks Nominations for “Star Nurses” Event

National CRNA Week was a huge success! From the inspirational stories shared across social media, to the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan resolution acknowledging the vital role CRNAs play in the U.S. healthcare industry, thank you for your participation! Let’s continue to take every opportunity to make our great profession known. In partnership with the […]

CRNA Advocacy Alert: Submit Recommendations to CMS for Supervision Removal

On your behalf, the AANA has been working tirelessly with the administration, agencies, and lawmakers to advance Executive Order #13890, “Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors.” As you know, the executive order would significantly advance the CRNA profession by eliminating burdensome Medicare requirements including physician supervision and licensure requirements that are more stringent […]

CMS Rule Changes – A Significant Win for CRNAs

This past Friday, CRNAs across the country earned a significant win! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) decided to recognize CRNA’s ability to perform pre-anesthetic assessments in Ambulatory Surgical Centers as part of the final rule of the Physician Fee Schedule. The final rule also recognizes Medicare Part B payment to CRNAs for evaluation […]

Student Mentoring Program

Mission To provide a positive, welcoming, motivational and educational experience to identified students interested in nurse anesthesia education as a profession who attend the Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators through mentoring by experienced CRNA educators. Objective of the Program The program will consist of a one-day mentoring experience for a select group of student […]

Executive Order on Protecting & Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors

CALL TO ACTION: YOUR RESPONSE NEEDED! Below is the beginning of the Change.org Petition Executive Order – Protect & Promote Nursing’s Role in Providing Care for Patients. Dear President Trump, Thank you for fighting to protect, promote, and provide healthcare to our nation. As health care spending continues to rise, Americans are not receiving the […]

About AANA Peer Assistance

Below is information on an important program provided by AANA.  AANA Peer Assistance is support for CRNAs and student registered nurse anesthetists for all aspects related to drugs/alcohol impairment, suspicion of drug diversion, substance use disorder (SUD), adverse event support, and questions related to fitness for duty. August 2019 – TopMedTalk Podcast: AANA 2019, Substance […]