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AANA Applauds Reintroduction of The Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act in 119th Congress

The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act was reintroduced by U.S. Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA), on February 14. The ICAN Act would remove practice barriers for...
14-Feb-2025 7:50 PM EST Add to Favorites

AANA Calls on New HHS Secretary to Eliminate CRNA Barriers to Care

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) congratulates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on his confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services and stands ready to work with his Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on cutting...
13-Feb-2025 9:20 PM EST Add to Favorites

AANA Champions Full Practice Authority for CRNAs in the Veterans Health Administration

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has congratulated newly confirmed Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and called on him to grant full practice authority to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the VA...
12-Feb-2025 9:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

AANA Applauds the Introduction of Legislation That Will Address the Nation’s Nursing Shortage

Recently, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced the PRECEPT Nurses Act , a bipartisan bill that would address our country’s nursing shortage by establishing a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who serve as a clinical preceptor to nursing...
29-Jan-2025 4:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

National CRNA Week: The House of Representatives Recognizes the Contributions of CRNAs

In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 19-25, 2025), U.S. House Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Dave Joyce (R-OH) Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) again introduced a bipartisan...
24-Jan-2025 6:25 PM EST Add to Favorites

AANA: Anesthesia Reimbursement Policies “Blatant, Dangerous Attack on CRNAs and Patientsâ€

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued the following statement following Medical Mutual’s change in reimbursement policy for anesthesia:
20-Dec-2024 4:50 PM EST Add to Favorites

AANA Joins ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly joins the ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare (ALL IN), as a coalition member to support this groundbreaking initiative committed to improving the mental health and overall wellbeing...
10-Dec-2024 3:00 PM EST Add to Favorites

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Reimbursement Changes Highlight Need for HHS to Enforce ACA Provider Non-Discrimination Provision

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued ta statement in response to Kaiser Permanente’s announcement that Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc., effective...
10-Dec-2024 9:55 AM EST Add to Favorites


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AANA advances patient safety, practice excellence, and its members’ profession.

Founded in 1931, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is the professional association representing nearly 59,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide. The AANA promulgates education and practice standards and guidelines, and affords consultation to both private and governmental entities regarding nurse anesthetists and their practice. The AANA Foundation supports the profession by awarding education and research grants to students, faculty and practicing CRNAs. Roughly 90 percent of the nation's nurse anesthetists are members of the AANA.

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