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Aug 04, 2021, 16:14 ET Patients in Delaware Now Have Increased Access to Affordable, Quality Anesthesia Care

Delaware patients now have increased access to safe, affordable care with the signing of HB 141 by Governor John Carney. The law removes a...

Jul 13, 2021, 19:45 ET Patients in Michigan Gain Increased Access to Affordable, Quality Anesthesia Care

Michigan patients now have increased access to safe, affordable care with the signing of HB 4359 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The law removes...

Jun 30, 2021, 17:56 ET Pennsylvania Legislature Recognizes Role of CRNAs

(AANA)— Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed S.B. 416 into law today, providing formal recognition for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists...

Jun 17, 2021, 11:49 ET American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Celebrates 90 Years of Advancing the Science of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is celebrating its 90th anniversary today. The vision of pioneer nurse anesthetist Agatha...

May 20, 2021, 20:25 ET National Academy of Medicine Report Emphasizes Importance of Removal of Barriers for CRNAs

A new report from the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) prioritizes several opportunities in the nursing profession for eliminating healthcare...

May 12, 2021, 08:00 ET AANA Recognizes and Honors Contributions of CRNAs on International Nurses Day

For all the patient care they deliver, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) recognizes and...

Apr 09, 2021, 09:31 ET New Maine Law Increases Patient Access to Anesthesia Delivery by Requiring Insurers to Cover CRNA Services

(AANA) A new law signed April 6 by Maine Governor Janet Mills requires Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) services to be covered and...

Feb 10, 2021, 12:16 ET AANA Congratulates New Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Pledges to Support VA and America's Veterans

(AANA)—Leaders of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) congratulated Denis McDonough on his confirmation as Secretary of the U.S....

Feb 05, 2021, 16:31 ET AANA, Rural Health Action Alliance Call on Congressional Leaders to Take Action to Improve Healthcare Access in Rural America

(AANA) -- As rural America continues to struggle with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)...

Feb 05, 2021, 14:29 ET Nurse Anesthetists Among Healthcare Workers To Be Honored At Superbowl LV

The NFL Commissioner has invited nurse anesthetists from across central Florida to attend the Super Bowl LV Sunday, Feb. 7. Hundreds of Certified...

Jan 29, 2021, 16:43 ET National CRNA Week: The House of Representatives Recognizes the Contributions of Nurse Anesthetists

(AANA) -- In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 24-30, 2021), Reps. David Joyce (R-OH) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) introduced bipartisan House...

Jan 18, 2021, 11:32 ET Nurse Anesthetists Among Most Utilized Healthcare Providers, According to CMS

(AANA) -- A new report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provides data that indicate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)...

Dec 22, 2020, 10:21 ET AANA Applauds Passage of Surprise Billing Legislation That Helps Ensure Patient Access to Care

(AANA) -- The U.S. Congress passed a year-end agreement on Dec. 21 that includes a fix to the issue of surprise medical billing. Known as the "No...

Dec 07, 2020, 16:43 ET American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Backs Medicare Rule Expanding Seniors' Access to Diagnostic Testing

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) backs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) decision to permanently allow...

Dec 02, 2020, 16:03 ET American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Urges HHS to Permanently Remove Barriers to CRNA Practice

As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

Nov 16, 2020, 20:49 ET American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Calls on President-Elect to Consider Nurses for Leadership Positions

Leaders of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) are encouraging the president-elect to appoint nurses to lead government agencies in ...

Nov 13, 2020, 16:05 ET Patients in South Dakota Now Have Access to Affordable, Quality Anesthesia and Pain Management Care

(AANA)—As the final step of the implementation of South Dakota Senate Bill 50, the South Dakota Board of Nursing this week adopted rules regarding...

Nov 10, 2020, 16:49 ET AANA Supports U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Taking Important Step Toward Granting Full Practice Authority for Qualified Healthcare Providers

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an interim final rule for comment that serves as an important and historic step in...

Aug 20, 2020, 13:45 ET Steven M. Sertich, JD, MAE, CRNA, Esquire, Sworn in as AANA President

During the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) 2020 Virtual Congress August 14-18, Steven M. Sertich, JD, MAE, CRNA, was sworn in as...

Aug 12, 2020, 13:26 ET Darolyn Milburn Honored as 2020 Star Nurse by The Washington Post

The Washington Post recently selected Darolyn Milburn, MSN, CRNA, as a 2020 Star NurseTM. Milburn, a member of the American Association of Nurse...

Aug 06, 2020, 15:47 ET AANA Supports Improvements to Rural Health Access

(AANA)—To provide high-quality, value-based healthcare for millions of patients living in the nation's rural communities, the White House issued an...

Aug 04, 2020, 15:40 ET Oklahoma Opts Out of Physician Supervision of CRNAs

Oklahoma is now the 19th state to opt out from federal regulations that require physician supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists...

Jul 22, 2020, 14:24 ET Ladan Eshkevari Honored as 2020 Star Nurse by The Washington Post

(AANA)— The Washington Post recently selected Ladan Eshkevari, PhD, CRNA, LAc., FAAN, as a 2020 Star NurseTM. Eshkevari, a member of the American...

Jul 13, 2020, 15:57 ET The Joint Commission Urges CMS to Extend Regulatory Flexibilities for CRNAs Beyond the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Says AANA

In a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission called on the agency to extend several waivers it enacted in...

Jun 24, 2020, 17:54 ET AANA Supports CMS Action to Cut Red Tape for Providers

Leaders of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) are encouraged by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement on ...