Inaction by the California Department of Public Health is Threatening Access to Quality Anesthesia Care
October 1, 2024
CRNAs play a crucial role in ensuring affordable health care across California, especially in underserved and rural areas. Immediate corrective action is necessary to support CRNAs in continuing to deliver essential services and to uphold the integrity of our health care infrastructure.
California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Commends State Agency’s Clarifications of CRNA Scope of Practice
September 18, 2024
CANA President Sandra Bordi, DNP, CRNA, FAANA today issued the following statement regarding CRNAs’ independent practice authority in California.
CRNA reimbursement cuts could worsen rural healthcare gap
August 21, 2024
Many healthcare facilities — particularly in rural communities — have turned to clinical staffing models that rely more heavily on certified nurse anesthetists for their anesthesia coverage.
However, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will reduce QZ services performed by CRNAs to 85% of the physician fee schedule starting Nov. 1.
Upcoming Events
Annual Fall Meeting
Friday-Sunday, October 25-27, 2024
Newport Beach, CA
2025 Western Summit for Nurse Anesthesiology – An Educational Conference for AANA Region 5 State Associations
October 3-5, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
Featured Updates
- California must stop unjustified attack on certified registered nurse anesthetists – July 26, 2024
- AB2257 Guidance for CRNAs
- AB5 Guidance for Contracting with CRNAs
- AB2257 Guidance for CRNAs
- CANA Job Board
- CANA stands by our colleagues, friends, and fellow Americans of color.
- Anesthesia care of COVID-19 patients
Patient Information
Who can administer anesthesia? What are the different types of anesthesia? Is anesthesia safe? Find answers to commonly asked questions here.
