Both the California State Senate and Assembly recognized the invaluable contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists / Anesthetists (CRNAs). These resolutions celebrate the critical role CRNAs play in delivering safe, independent, and cost-effective anesthesia care throughout California.
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Both the California State Senate and Assembly recognized the invaluable contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists / Anesthetists (CRNAs). These resolutions celebrate the critical role CRNAs play in delivering safe, independent, and cost-effective anesthesia care throughout California.
Today, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) brought together legislators, health care experts, policymakers, and community advocates to tackle one of California’s most pressing public health challenges.
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Today, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) brought together legislators, health care experts, policymakers, and community advocates to tackle one of California’s most pressing public health challenges.
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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.
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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.
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) today issued the following statement in response to revised guidance by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for surveyors and health care providers regarding immediate jeopardy.
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Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) today issued the following statement in response to revised guidance by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for surveyors and health care providers regarding immediate jeopardy.
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play an indispensable role in California’s health care system, particularly for underserved and rural communities where anesthesia access is critical, yet limited.
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play an indispensable role in California’s health care system, particularly for underserved and rural communities where anesthesia access is critical, yet limited.
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.
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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.
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CANA President Sandra Bordi, DNP, CRNA, FAANA today issued the following statement regarding CRNAs’ independent practice authority in California.
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 Legislature Recognizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists During CRNA Appreciation Week 2025
Both the California State Senate and Assembly recognized the invaluable contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists / Anesthetists (CRNAs). These resolutions celebrate the critical role CRNAs play in delivering safe, independent, and cost-effective anesthesia care throughout California.
Both the California State Senate and Assembly recognized the invaluable contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists / Anesthetists (CRNAs). These resolutions celebrate the critical role CRNAs play in delivering safe, independent, and cost-effective anesthesia care throughout California.
California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Hosts 2025 Opioid Epidemic Symposium: Identifying Obstacles, Inspiring Solutions
Today, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) brought together legislators, health care experts, policymakers, and community advocates to tackle one of California’s most pressing public health challenges.
Today, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) brought together legislators, health care experts, policymakers, and community advocates to tackle one of California’s most pressing public health challenges.
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.
JDSUPRA.COM
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.
Assemblymember Flora Responds to CMS immediate jeopardy guidelines
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) today issued the following statement in response to revised guidance by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for surveyors and health care providers regarding immediate jeopardy.
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) today issued the following statement in response to revised guidance by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for surveyors and health care providers regarding immediate jeopardy.
CRNAs are essential for safe and timely anesthesia care in California
CAPITOLWEEKLY.NET
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play an indispensable role in California’s health care system, particularly for underserved and rural communities where anesthesia access is critical, yet limited.
CAPITOLWEEKLY.NET
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play an indispensable role in California’s health care system, particularly for underserved and rural communities where anesthesia access is critical, yet limited.
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.
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.
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.