display Latest news from American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/aana-strongly-supports-legislation-to-ensure-timely-high-quality-anesthesia-care-for-veterans/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-strongly-supports-legislation-to-ensure-timely-high-quality-anesthesia-care-for-veterans/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:30:29 EST Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 to secure veterans' ability to access to high quality anesthesia care within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This critical legislation would align the VHA with current Defense Health Agency policy that allows both Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and physician anesthesiologists to be autonomous providers of anesthesia, while strengthening safety and transparency within the VHA. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/over-260-healthcare-and-community-organizations-support-removing-barriers-to-advanced-practice-registered-nurses/?sc=rsin /articles/over-260-healthcare-and-community-organizations-support-removing-barriers-to-advanced-practice-registered-nurses/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:49 EST The United States healthcare system is facing challenges, including healthcare workforce shortages and expanding costs. A powerful solution is the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act, which will remove practice barriers for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, by allowing them to provide more comprehensive healthcare services to patients across the country. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-foundation-announces-young-john-yauger-as-new-ceo/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-foundation-announces-young-john-yauger-as-new-ceo/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:36 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation has named Young (John) Yauger, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-responds-to-asa-s-amicus-curiae-brief/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-responds-to-asa-s-amicus-curiae-brief/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:10:10 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) filed its response to the American Society of Anesthesiologists' (ASA) motion seeking leave to file an unrequested amicus curiae brief. An amicus curiae brief is a written submission typically by an organization not a party to a case. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-applauds-reintroduction-of-the-improving-care-and-access-to-nurses-act-in-119th-congress/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-applauds-reintroduction-of-the-improving-care-and-access-to-nurses-act-in-119th-congress/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:50:08 EST 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 advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) by allowing them to provide more comprehensive healthcare services to patients across the country. The legislation aligns with the Trump Administration's report calling for the removal of barriers to APRNs, as well as multiple independent recommendations from groups across the political spectrum. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-calls-on-new-hhs-secretary-to-eliminate-crna-barriers-to-care/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-calls-on-new-hhs-secretary-to-eliminate-crna-barriers-to-care/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:20:58 EST 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 costly, burdensome, and inefficient healthcare regulations and removing barriers to care for CRNA practice. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-champions-full-practice-authority-for-crnas-in-the-veterans-health-administration/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-champions-full-practice-authority-for-crnas-in-the-veterans-health-administration/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:30:40 EST 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 health system, a move that would expand veterans' access to essential high-quality anesthesia care. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-applauds-the-introduction-of-legislation-that-will-address-the-nation-s-nursing-shortage/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-applauds-the-introduction-of-legislation-that-will-address-the-nation-s-nursing-shortage/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:30:04 EST 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 students. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/national-crna-week-the-house-of-representatives-recognizes-the-contributions-of-crnas/?sc=rsin /articles/national-crna-week-the-house-of-representatives-recognizes-the-contributions-of-crnas/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:25:54 EST 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 House Resolution on the House floor, "Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality healthcare for the public and the nation's armed forces for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond." American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-anesthesia-reimbursement-policies-blatant-dangerous-attack-on-crnas-and-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-anesthesia-reimbursement-policies-blatant-dangerous-attack-on-crnas-and-patients/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:50:03 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued the following statement following Medical Mutual's change in reimbursement policy for anesthesia: American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-joins-all-in-wellbeing-first-for-healthcare/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-joins-all-in-wellbeing-first-for-healthcare/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:47 EST 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 of healthcare workers. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/kaiser-foundation-health-plan-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=rsin /articles/kaiser-foundation-health-plan-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:55:24 EST 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 November 1, 2024, will not reimburse anesthesia services when submitted without the appropriate modifiers identifying who performed the service, and that it will be reducing QZ services rendered by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists to 85% of the Physician Fee Schedule. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/anthem-anesthesia-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=rsin /articles/anthem-anesthesia-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:45:31 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is pleased Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed its recently announced anesthesia reimbursement policy that could have endangered patients. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/chicago-tribune-names-american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology-a-winner-of-its-top-workplaces-2024-award/?sc=rsin /articles/chicago-tribune-names-american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology-a-winner-of-its-top-workplaces-2024-award/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:03 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has once again been selected as a Top Workplaces honor by Chicago Tribune. This is the third time since 2021 AANA has received this honor and the second consecutive year. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-recognizes-national-rural-health-day-calls-for-better-care-and-access-for-rural-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-recognizes-national-rural-health-day-calls-for-better-care-and-access-for-rural-communities/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:10 EST As often the sole provider of anesthesia care to rural communities, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) understand the unique challenges rural communities face to get and stay healthy. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-calls-on-va-to-immediately-address-staffing-shortages-and-crna-practice-authority/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-calls-on-va-to-immediately-address-staffing-shortages-and-crna-practice-authority/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:30:31 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) calls on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Undersecretary for Health, Shereef Elnahal, to correct his inaccurate statement made under oath about Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) practice during a House Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-honors-our-nation-s-veterans-supports-better-care-and-greater-access-to-healthcare-in-va2/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-honors-our-nation-s-veterans-supports-better-care-and-greater-access-to-healthcare-in-va2/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:10 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) joins the nation on Veterans Day honoring and thanking the nation's military veterans for their bravery and service to our country. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-updates-policy-considerations-for-enhanced-recovery-after-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-updates-policy-considerations-for-enhanced-recovery-after-surgery/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:58 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recently updated and approved its policy considerations for Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS), for pathway development and implementation. These policy considerations were revised through the AANA evidence-based process, involving a systematic keyword search, a review of relevant research, and revision of document content to reflect most current evidence. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-celebrates-healthcare-quality-week-with-the-contributions-of-crnas-to-patient-safety-and-care/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-celebrates-healthcare-quality-week-with-the-contributions-of-crnas-to-patient-safety-and-care/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:14 EST Every October, Healthcare Quality Week (HQW) is a dedicated time to acknowledge the progress made by healthcare and quality professionals toward improving patient healing and recovery. AANA applauds the work of healthcare workers, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, who each day provide patients with access to the safe, high-quality care essential to positive healthcare outcomes. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-announces-new-rnaprn-membership-category/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-announces-new-rnaprn-membership-category/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:05:16 EST AANA announced the creation of a new membership category for registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology