The 2026 California Rural Health Care Symposium brought together legislators, health care leaders, and frontline providers for a day of meaningful dialogue focused on improving access to care, strengthening the rural health workforce, and advancing health equity across California. Through expert panels and cross-sector discussion, the symposium highlighted practical, policy-driven solutions to support rural communities and the patients who rely on them.
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The 2026 California Rural Health Care Symposium brought together legislators, health care leaders, and frontline providers for a day of meaningful dialogue focused on improving access to care, strengthening the rural health workforce, and advancing health equity across California. Through expert panels and cross-sector discussion, the symposium highlighted practical, policy-driven solutions to support rural communities and the patients who rely on them.
Now signed into law, AB 876 (Flora, 2025) re-affirmed CRNAs’ long-standing legal authority to deliver anesthesia care independently. By strengthening the Nurse Anesthetist Act, AB 876 increases access to essential anesthesia services across the state. Attend this free informational webinar on Jan. 28th at 12pm Noon to get the facts from the bill’s author Asm. Heath Flora, Katherine A. Bowles, RN, Esq., sponsor, and other key stakeholders.
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Now signed into law, AB 876 (Flora, 2025) re-affirmed CRNAs’ long-standing legal authority to deliver anesthesia care independently. By strengthening the Nurse Anesthetist Act, AB 876 increases access to essential anesthesia services across the state. Attend this free informational webinar on Jan. 28th at 12pm Noon to get the facts from the bill’s author Asm. Heath Flora, Katherine A. Bowles, RN, Esq., sponsor, and other key stakeholders.
California legislators and stakeholders are invited to this free educational event on Jan. 21, 2026 to examine rural healthcare delivery in California, with a focus on access to anesthesia care, workforce sustainability, and policy strategies that strengthen health equity in underserved communities.
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California legislators and stakeholders are invited to this free educational event on Jan. 21, 2026 to examine rural healthcare delivery in California, with a focus on access to anesthesia care, workforce sustainability, and policy strategies that strengthen health equity in underserved communities.
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Gabot, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia faculty member, for being the first CRNA to be published in the American Society of Echocardiography’s ‘Echo’ magazine. His article “The Expanding Role of CRNAs in Perioperative Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: Education, Implementation, and Impact” is linked here.
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Congratulations to Dr. Mark Gabot, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia faculty member, for being the first CRNA to be published in the American Society of Echocardiography’s ‘Echo’ magazine. His article “The Expanding Role of CRNAs in Perioperative Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: Education, Implementation, and Impact” is linked here.
CANA is proud to announce the success of the inaugural Western Summit for Nurse Anesthesiology, hosted by CANA in collaboration with Western AANA State Associations. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 3-5, 2025, the Summit convened nearly 1,000 attendees, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Nurse Anesthesia Residents (NARs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) from 13 participating state associations.
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CANA is proud to announce the success of the inaugural Western Summit for Nurse Anesthesiology, hosted by CANA in collaboration with Western AANA State Associations. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 3-5, 2025, the Summit convened nearly 1,000 attendees, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Nurse Anesthesia Residents (NARs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) from 13 participating state associations.
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 876 (Flora) into law, reaffirming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ (CRNAs) essential role in the state’s health care system.
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Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 876 (Flora) into law, reaffirming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ (CRNAs) essential role in the state’s health care system.
Today, Emily Francke, CRNA, President of the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA), issued the following statement in response to the California Legislature passing AB 876 (Flora) with strong, bipartisan support.
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Today, Emily Francke, CRNA, President of the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA), issued the following statement in response to the California Legislature passing AB 876 (Flora) with strong, bipartisan support.
Central California feeds the state and the nation. Yet too often, our region does not receive the same investment in health care that we give back in food, energy, and labor. Rural families deserve better.
CANA hosts 2026 Rural Healthcare Symposium: Addressing Access, Workforce Sustainability, and Health Equity
The 2026 California Rural Health Care Symposium brought together legislators, health care leaders, and frontline providers for a day of meaningful dialogue focused on improving access to care, strengthening the rural health workforce, and advancing health equity across California. Through expert panels and cross-sector discussion, the symposium highlighted practical, policy-driven solutions to support rural communities and the patients who rely on them.
The 2026 California Rural Health Care Symposium brought together legislators, health care leaders, and frontline providers for a day of meaningful dialogue focused on improving access to care, strengthening the rural health workforce, and advancing health equity across California. Through expert panels and cross-sector discussion, the symposium highlighted practical, policy-driven solutions to support rural communities and the patients who rely on them.
Get The Facts about AB 876 (Flora, 2025) on this Webinar
Now signed into law, AB 876 (Flora, 2025) re-affirmed CRNAs’ long-standing legal authority to deliver anesthesia care independently. By strengthening the Nurse Anesthetist Act, AB 876 increases access to essential anesthesia services across the state. Attend this free informational webinar on Jan. 28th at 12pm Noon to get the facts from the bill’s author Asm. Heath Flora, Katherine A. Bowles, RN, Esq., sponsor, and other key stakeholders.
Now signed into law, AB 876 (Flora, 2025) re-affirmed CRNAs’ long-standing legal authority to deliver anesthesia care independently. By strengthening the Nurse Anesthetist Act, AB 876 increases access to essential anesthesia services across the state. Attend this free informational webinar on Jan. 28th at 12pm Noon to get the facts from the bill’s author Asm. Heath Flora, Katherine A. Bowles, RN, Esq., sponsor, and other key stakeholders.
CANA to host California Rural Healthcare Symposium during CRNA Week 2026
California legislators and stakeholders are invited to this free educational event on Jan. 21, 2026 to examine rural healthcare delivery in California, with a focus on access to anesthesia care, workforce sustainability, and policy strategies that strengthen health equity in underserved communities.
California legislators and stakeholders are invited to this free educational event on Jan. 21, 2026 to examine rural healthcare delivery in California, with a focus on access to anesthesia care, workforce sustainability, and policy strategies that strengthen health equity in underserved communities.
First CRNA Published in American Society of Echocardiography ‘Echo’ Magazine: Dr. Gabot, DNP, CRNA, FAANA
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Gabot, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia faculty member, for being the first CRNA to be published in the American Society of Echocardiography’s ‘Echo’ magazine. His article “The Expanding Role of CRNAs in Perioperative Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: Education, Implementation, and Impact” is linked here.
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Gabot, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia faculty member, for being the first CRNA to be published in the American Society of Echocardiography’s ‘Echo’ magazine. His article “The Expanding Role of CRNAs in Perioperative Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: Education, Implementation, and Impact” is linked here.
Western Summit for Nurse Anesthesiology Unites Thirteen State Associations and Honors Assemblymember Heath Flora for His Leadership
CANA is proud to announce the success of the inaugural Western Summit for Nurse Anesthesiology, hosted by CANA in collaboration with Western AANA State Associations. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 3-5, 2025, the Summit convened nearly 1,000 attendees, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Nurse Anesthesia Residents (NARs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) from 13 participating state associations.
CANA is proud to announce the success of the inaugural Western Summit for Nurse Anesthesiology, hosted by CANA in collaboration with Western AANA State Associations. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 3-5, 2025, the Summit convened nearly 1,000 attendees, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Nurse Anesthesia Residents (NARs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) from 13 participating state associations.
AB 876 Signed: California Reaffirms CRNAs’ Independent Practice Authority
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 876 (Flora) into law, reaffirming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ (CRNAs) essential role in the state’s health care system.
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 876 (Flora) into law, reaffirming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ (CRNAs) essential role in the state’s health care system.
AB 876 (Flora) Moves to Governor Newsom’s Desk
Today, Emily Francke, CRNA, President of the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA), issued the following statement in response to the California Legislature passing AB 876 (Flora) with strong, bipartisan support.
Today, Emily Francke, CRNA, President of the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA), issued the following statement in response to the California Legislature passing AB 876 (Flora) with strong, bipartisan support.
Strengthening safe, timely anesthesia services for all
By Kuljit Sapraj, CRNA
Central California feeds the state and the nation. Yet too often, our region does not receive the same investment in health care that we give back in food, energy, and labor. Rural families deserve better.