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California Department of Public Health (CDPH) ‘All Facilities Letter’ and Survey Activities Impacting Nurse Anesthesiology Scope of Practice

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The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) September 6, 2024, All Facilities Letter (AFL) reaffirms the independent practice authority of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Despite this reaffirmation, misinterpretations of nurse anesthesiology scope of practice continue to disrupt anesthesia services in general acute care hospitals throughout California. 

CRNA reimbursement cuts could worsen rural healthcare gap

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.