Inaction by the California Department of Public Health is Threatening Access to Quality Anesthesia Care
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
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
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.
California must stop unjustified attack on certified registered nurse anesthetists
California’s attack on certified registered nurse anesthetists must stop.
Legislative Alert – Protect Access to Quality Care
CANA has issued this action alert to California legislators.
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