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State Victories

One of the most valuable benefits of AANA membership is the power of our collective voice. Here are some of this year’s significant wins:

Wyoming's governor opted out of federal physician supervision for critical access hospitals and those with 25 beds or fewer.

Indiana law now allows CRNAs to practice in dental offices, consistent with nurse practice act requirements for physician involvement.

The Nebraska Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants' application for credentialing review to introduce AAs into the state failed.

Oklahoma enacted a law requiring Medicaid to reimburse anesthesia providers at a rate equal to or greater than the Anesthesia Fee Schedule from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. 

To date, 15 anesthesiologist assistant bills have been introduced. Of those bills, 10 have been defeated and 3 bills have not moved forward as of July 12, 2023, thanks to active opposition by state associations with support from AANA. 

• AANA was critical to the reintroduction of the bipartisan Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act in Congress. The legislation would remove barriers in Medicare and Medicaid to CRNA and APRN services, including permanently removing CRNA supervision requirements.    
  
  
• AANA secured the appointment of AANA members to federal task forces, advisory committees, and work groups that develop recommendations and policies affecting CRNA reimbursement and more.     
  
  
• In conjunction with the National Rural Health Association, AANA secured language in the Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act that would permanently remove supervision of CRNAs and make CRNA services a required benefit under Medicaid.  
  
  
• AANA worked with Congress to include the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act within The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. Signed into law in December 2022, this legislation ensures that non-addictive therapies are available to the tens of millions of Americans each year who undergo an outpatient surgical procedure.  
  
  
• Through the CRNAdvocacy grassroots program, AANA facilitated the involvement of 10,000+ members and supporters in championing pro-patient policies.   
  
  
• AANA Federal Government Affairs operates CRNA-PAC — the largest PAC in all of nursing — which helps educate federal legislators on the value of CRNAs to our healthcare system. In the 2022 Election Cycle, CRNA-PAC raised nearly $2 million to support our advocacy program.  

One Simple Step for the VA to Relieve Veterans’ Pain, Cut Wait Times 

Removing Barriers to Advanced Practice Nursing Opens Doors to Better Healthcare for All 

Insurance Companies’ QZ Anesthesia Reimbursement Policies Shifts Costs to Hospitals 

Representatives Introduce Bill to Remove Physician Supervision of CRNAs 

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Are the Original Anesthesia Experts 

See more coverage of CRNAs at aana.com/news. Share your own stories with us at pr@aana.com.

As required by section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, please be aware that $40 of active national membership dues are allocated toward expenses incurred by AANA for national lobbying activities. Such amount is not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All AANA members are also members of a state association where lobbying expenditures are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Please contact your state association if you have questions.   

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CRNAs count on AANA to advocate for them, to deliver cutting-edge clinical knowledge, and to keep them informed. Members know we’ll steadfastly support them throughout their careers — just as they stand by the patients who count on these trusted anesthesia experts to deliver high-quality care.   

43 states have no supervision requirement for CRNAs in state nursing or medical laws or rules. In 2023, five states introduced legislation to remove supervision for CRNAs.

Federal Victories

You're Making Headlines.

Here are some of the ways your colleagues have been featured in local and national media — and in original reporting from the award-winning AANA PR Team:   

National News

Original Features from AANA PR

• Going Beyond the OR: CRNA Uses Critical Skills During Medical Emergency in the Air | April 2023  
  
  
• CRNA Works to Bring Epidural Anesthesia to Kenya | April 2023 
   
• CRNA Living Legend Blazed Trails in Louisiana | February 2023  
  
  
• CRNA Brings an Extra Dose of Caring and Compassion to Pediatric Anesthesia | February 2023  
  
  
• Critical Care Experience Makes a Difference for New Mexico CRNA | November 2022
  
  
• Satellite Media Tour – AANA booked nearly 20 in-studio interviews with an estimated audience reach of more than 27 million through TV, radio, and online.  
  
  
• “How Reimbursement Policies Can Affect Patient Access to Anesthesia Care” – 1,042 sponsored content placements in top U.S. markets, including Miami Herald, Charlotte Observer, Houston Chronicle, Kansas City Star, Sacramento Bee, Chicago Tribune. Estimated reach of nearly 132 million.  
  
  

The More You Know

In the past year, AANA has:

• Published guidelines for obstetric anesthesia and analgesia supporting high-quality, equitable care.  
  
  
• Supported clinical practice with updated safe injection guidelines and recommendations for MPox patients.  
   
• Promoted CRNAs’ role in diversity, equity and inclusion with fresh resources and an updated position statement.  
  
  
• Prioritized SRNA well-being through the SRNA Shared Experience series, and curated content for CRNA academics in our Educator Edge resources.  
  

AANA Studies & Resources

Your ongoing support helps lift the entire nurse anesthesiology community. 

As a member of AANA, you can count on another enriching year of career growth and opportunity.