CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists like you show up for your patients, colleagues, and profession every day. You deliver when the stakes are high and the pressure is higher. You provide high-quality care and bring deep expertise to the moments that matter most in operating rooms, labor and delivery units, hospitals, and everywhere in between.
You’re always on — but you’re never alone.
We’ve got you.
Together, we did this
AANA members like you are supporting something bigger than yourself. As a collective voice for more than 69,000 members, we advocate for the entire profession and the future of our work.
Here’s what we’ve accomplished in the past year:
Louisiana enacted a law providing that services personally performed by a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist without medical direction must be reimbursed at the same amount as when performed by a physician.
Ohio enacted a law replacing supervision with collaboration for CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and enacted a law that prohibits health plans from differentiating in reimbursement rates for services based on whether they were provided by a CRNA or a physician.
Wisconsin enacted full practice authority for CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and other APRNs, with independent practice following completion of statutory practice hours. CRNA scope of practice explicitly includes pain management.
Utah enacted CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist prescriptive authority for five-day supply immediately before and immediately following a procedure.
In the 2026 state legislative session, 10 anesthesiologist assistant bills have been introduced. Of those, 4 are pending and 6 were defeated as of May 2026, thanks to active state associations and support from AANA.
- Increased bipartisan cosponsors of the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act in the U.S. House and Senate. This legislation would remove barriers for CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and other APRNs in Medicare.
- Increased bipartisan cosponsors of the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act. This new legislation would reduce wait times, increase access to care, and save taxpayers and veterans money by ensuring all qualified anesthesia providers are providing direct patient care in the VA.
- Introduced the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act and secured a Congressional Review Act resolution to ensure future CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists have access to adequate federal student loans.
- Represented CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists in hundreds of meetings with the U.S. Congress and government agencies including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Management and Budget, Department of Education, and the VA.
- Worked to protect CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist reimbursement. AANA launched a multi-pronged approach to protect CRNA commercial payer and Medicare reimbursement, engaging federal agencies, developing letters and educational resources, leading coalition work, and coordinating multi-state engagement.
- Facilitated 42,000+ letters, emails, and calls from CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, RRNAs, and other allies to members of the U.S. Congress and the Administration in support of policies sustaining the CRNA profession and patients’ access to healthcare — and in opposition to anti-CRNA initiatives.
- Increased the influence of CRNA-PAC, the largest PAC in nursing and one of the top five largest healthcare professional association PACs in Washington, D.C. In conjunction with CRNA-PAC, AANA launched NursingVotes.org as a a direct giving program that helps AANA members and supporters elect nursing champions to state and federal office.
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As required by Section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, we are required to inform you that $50 of $840 of your national membership dues are allocated towards expenses incurred by AANA for national lobbying activities. Such amount is not deductible for federal income tax purposes. As AANA members may also be members of individual state associations, please be aware that your individual state association may or may not engage in reportable state lobbying activities. To the extent it does, your individual state association is responsible for informing you of what amount, if any, of your state membership dues are allocated to expenses for lobbying activities at your state or local level. All such lobbying expenses at the state or local level are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. We encourage you to contact your individual state association if you have any questions in this regard.
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Federal Victories
You're in the spotlight
Together, we’re making headlines and getting hard-earned recognition across the country. Here are some of the national media stories and AANA PR team’s pieces about our profession and our members.
Local + National News
Original Features from AANA PR
From Survival to Service: A New CRNA’s Journey
CRNA Legacy Builder Georgia Catchings Coleman Broke Barriers in Mississippi
The Compassionate Work of a CRNA in Dentistry
How One CRNA is Advancing Cardiac Ultrasound
Keeping you in the know
Stay up to date with nurse anesthesiology resources, guidelines, and more from the AANA Professional Practice Team.
In the past year alone, the team published:
- Environmental Stewardship in Anesthesia Care
- Expert Witness for Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Scope of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Code of Ethics for the CRNA
- Patient Safety Brief: Anesthetic Recommendations for Patients of Venezuelan Descent with ND4 Mitochondrial Mutation
- Hemodynamic Instability and Intraoperative Hypotension (IOH)
- Post-Opt-Out Considerations
- Practice News: Utilizing the AANA Wellness Ambassador Micro-credential as a Component of Resident Registered Nurse Anesthetist Education in the AANA Journal
AANA’s Professional Practice Team also offers members the AANA Helpline at 800-654-5167, available 24/7 for a confidential response regarding alcohol and other drug use.
AANA Studies + Resources
PROTECTING & SHAPING OUR PROFESSION
- Advocacy for your practice at the state and federal levels, elevating the CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist role through national awareness and public education.
ADVANCING YOUR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Save $350+ annually with automatic CE tracking and transmission to the NBCRNA.
- Stay current with evidence-based guidelines, clinical standards, and the peer-reviewed AANA Journal.
SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRACTICE
- Easily manage CE status, membership, and professional resources through your Member Dashboard.
- Get guidance on clinical, business, and research questions from a network of 69,000+ AANA members and expert AANA staff.
EXPANDING YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Apply for research grants, scholarships, and fellowships through the AANA Foundation.
- Explore new jobs in MOTION: The CRNA Career Exploration Platform.
PROTECTING YOUR FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
- Access member-only medical malpractice coverage and educational resources through AANA Insurance Services.
- Know your worth in the marketplace with Contract Diagnostics contract review.
As of May 2026, 25 states and Guam have obtained full or partial opt-outs.
You’ve had AANA's support, our team, and our members by your side for the past year. We’ve grown together — now 69,000+ members strong. We’ve won together — both state and national victories. We’ve learned together — with biggest-ever events for members.
Stay connected for another year and know this: We’ve got you.
State Victories
CRNA stresses importance of access to anesthesia services
CRNAs: The Heart of Anesthesia Care
AANA decries federal student loan cap
Nurse Anesthesiology Residents Take Over the Today Show Plaza for National CRNA Week
Alabama adopted amendments to the hospital and ASC rules to align with nursing statutes concerning CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist practice under direction or in collaboration with other providers, and removed an outdated reference to “supervision” of CRNAs in the ASC rules.
Mississippi defeated a medical board rulemaking effort to require supervision of CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists.
California enacted a law clarifying CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist scope of practice, ensuring that CRNAs can continue practicing to the full extent of their education and training.
2026 CRNA Week, inside the role of trusted nurse anesthetists
Celebrating CRNA Week with Daniel King, DNP, MNA, APRN, CRNA, CPPS, CNE
Rural Health Transformation Should Mean Removing Barriers—Not Reinforcing Them
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