In September 2024, AANA filed a petition seeking a writ of mandamus in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, asking the court to compel the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enforce the provider nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) against insurance companies and health plans. HHS subsequently filed a Motion to […]
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The Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025, introduced by Reps. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL) in the U.S. House, would remove outdated and unnecessary barriers that limit veterans’ access to timely anesthesia care in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This legislation will align the VHA with current Defense Health Agency […]
Patients in Vermont and Ohio now have increased access to safe anesthesia care. The two states are the latest to opt out of Medicare physician supervision requirements for CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists. With Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on July 2, […]
Electing nurses and nursing champions to public office is a top goal of the CRNA-PAC’s Nursing Votes initiative. Now, we’re making it easier for AANA members and the public at large to help us achieve this goal. Click here to make a direct contribution to CRNAs, other nurses, and nursing champions who understand the value that you bring to patients and […]
In the wake of the Department of Education’s (ED) final rule limiting federal student loans for future CRNAs and other advanced practice registered nurses to $20,500 per year and $100,000 in aggregate, AANA has been working with Congressional champions to establish a legislative fix. The Nursing is a Professional Degree Act, introduced by Reps. Jen Kiggans […]
AANA‘s political advocacy program is only as strong as the community behind it. Help us spread the message of the value of CRNA-PAC by becoming a CRNA-PAC Ambassador today. A strong PAC amplifies our voice in the U.S. Congress — helping to develop Champions who support our profession, to stop misinformation campaigns by our opponents, and to elect more nurses and CRNA champions to federal office. If every AANA member gave […]
AANA and the Federal Government Affairs (FGA) team are excited to welcome members to DC this weekend for AANA’s 2026 Mid-Year Assembly! Throughout the course of the meeting, the FGA team and presenters will be providing critical information on issues affecting CRNAs, as well as guidance and best practices on how to be the best advocate you […]
Please join concerned Marylanders in urging your legislator to oppose HB1558/SB 951- Anesthesiologist Assistants Licensing. Maryland’s healthcare system already has an anesthesia workforce that delivers care across our state, including in rural and underserved communities. Introducing Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) to Maryland would increase costs, add regulatory risk, and put pressure on the training pipeline without expanding access. Top 3 […]
Join Us for an In-Person Program on Optimizing Recovery After Surgery with Exparel Host: Fernando Villagran (202) 468-6957 and Fernando.Villagran@pacira.com Thursday, July 17, 2025 Arrival Time: 6:15 PM ET Start Time: 6:30 PM ET Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2001 K Street NW Suite 100L Washington, DC 20036 Presented by: James Mueller, MD Anesthesiologist Medical City […]
Use the Template Letters and Find the Right Contacts to Send Your Letters Today As part of efforts to urge UnitedHealthcare (UHC) to reverse its recent harmful policy which would reduce reimbursement for QZ services provided by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by 15%, lowering it to 85% of the physician fee schedule, effective October […]