Strengthening safe, timely anesthesia services for all
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.
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AB 876 (Flora) Passes Out of First Policy Committee Hearing
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, Emily Francke, CRNA, President of the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA), issued the following statement in response to the California Assembly Committee on Business and Professions passing AB 876 by Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) on a vote of 15-1: “We are thankful and encouraged by yesterday’s vote in the Assembly Business and Professions Committee to…
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California’s Major Labor Organizations Representing the Nursing Profession Support CANA-sponsored Bill AB 876 by Assemblymember Flora
(SACRAMENTO, CA)Â – Today, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) announced support for its sponsored bill AB 876 by Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) from the California Nurses Association / National Nurses United, United Nurses Association of California / Union of Health Care Professionals, and Kaiser Permanente Nurse Anesthetists Association. “We’re grateful for our colleagues at…
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CANA Commends California Board of Registered Nursing
CANA President Emily Francke, CRNA today issued the following statement commending the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for their unanimous vote in support of AB 876 (Flora) during their board meeting on March 20, 2025.
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CANA Hosts Successful Lobby Day 2025
On March 11, 2025, CANA made history with our most successful and well-attended Lobby Day to date. CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents from across the state gathered in Sacramento, demonstrating the strength of our profession and our unwavering commitment to the patients we serve.
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A Brief History of Nurse Anesthesiologists
A legacy of care and expertise by Emily Francke, CRNA When we think of medical breakthroughs, discoveries like penicillin or the polio vaccine often come to mind. Anesthesia is another transformative advancement, turning once-impossible surgeries into routine procedures. At the heart of this progress are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists/Anesthetists (CRNAs) – advanced practice providers who…
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CANA Sponsors Legislation to Increase Access to Anesthesia Care and Prevent Disruptions
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) introduced his California Anesthesia Access Package, a comprehensive legislative package to increase access to high-quality and coordinated anesthesia services and ensure uninterrupted care for Californians throughout the state.
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California Legislature Recognizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists During CRNA Appreciation Week 2025
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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California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Hosts 2025 Opioid Epidemic Symposium: Identifying Obstacles, Inspiring Solutions
For it’s first ever CRNA Week Symposium, CANA brought together legislators, health care experts, policymakers, and community advocates to tackle one of California’s most pressing public health challenges. CANA’s 2025 Opioid Epidemic Symposium: Identifying Obstacles, Inspiring Solutions featured powerful testimonials, practical strategies, and innovative approaches to help address the crisis in California, including the role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists (CRNAs) in providing opioid-free pain management techniques.
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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.
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