display Latest news from American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/aana-applauds-the-introduction-of-legislation-that-will-address-the-nation-s-nursing-shortage/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-applauds-the-introduction-of-legislation-that-will-address-the-nation-s-nursing-shortage/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:30:04 EST Recently, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced the PRECEPT Nurses Act , a bipartisan bill that would address our country's nursing shortage by establishing a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who serve as a clinical preceptor to nursing students. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/national-crna-week-the-house-of-representatives-recognizes-the-contributions-of-crnas/?sc=rsin /articles/national-crna-week-the-house-of-representatives-recognizes-the-contributions-of-crnas/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:25:32 EST In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 19-25, 2025), U.S. House Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Dave Joyce (R-OH) Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) again introduced a bipartisan House Resolution on the House floor, "Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality healthcare for the public and the nation's armed forces for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond." American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-anesthesia-reimbursement-policies-blatant-dangerous-attack-on-crnas-and-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-anesthesia-reimbursement-policies-blatant-dangerous-attack-on-crnas-and-patients/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:50:03 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued the following statement following Medical Mutual's change in reimbursement policy for anesthesia: American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-joins-all-in-wellbeing-first-for-healthcare/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-joins-all-in-wellbeing-first-for-healthcare/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:47 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly joins the ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare (ALL IN), as a coalition member to support this groundbreaking initiative committed to improving the mental health and overall wellbeing of healthcare workers. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/kaiser-foundation-health-plan-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=rsin /articles/kaiser-foundation-health-plan-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:55:24 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued ta statement in response to Kaiser Permanente's announcement that Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc., effective November 1, 2024, will not reimburse anesthesia services when submitted without the appropriate modifiers identifying who performed the service, and that it will be reducing QZ services rendered by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists to 85% of the Physician Fee Schedule. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/anthem-anesthesia-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=rsin /articles/anthem-anesthesia-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:45:31 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is pleased Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed its recently announced anesthesia reimbursement policy that could have endangered patients. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/chicago-tribune-names-american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology-a-winner-of-its-top-workplaces-2024-award/?sc=rsin /articles/chicago-tribune-names-american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology-a-winner-of-its-top-workplaces-2024-award/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:03 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has once again been selected as a Top Workplaces honor by Chicago Tribune. This is the third time since 2021 AANA has received this honor and the second consecutive year. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-recognizes-national-rural-health-day-calls-for-better-care-and-access-for-rural-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-recognizes-national-rural-health-day-calls-for-better-care-and-access-for-rural-communities/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:10 EST As often the sole provider of anesthesia care to rural communities, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) understand the unique challenges rural communities face to get and stay healthy. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-calls-on-va-to-immediately-address-staffing-shortages-and-crna-practice-authority/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-calls-on-va-to-immediately-address-staffing-shortages-and-crna-practice-authority/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:30:31 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) calls on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Undersecretary for Health, Shereef Elnahal, to correct his inaccurate statement made under oath about Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) practice during a House Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-honors-our-nation-s-veterans-supports-better-care-and-greater-access-to-healthcare-in-va2/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-honors-our-nation-s-veterans-supports-better-care-and-greater-access-to-healthcare-in-va2/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:10 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) joins the nation on Veterans Day honoring and thanking the nation's military veterans for their bravery and service to our country. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-updates-policy-considerations-for-enhanced-recovery-after-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-updates-policy-considerations-for-enhanced-recovery-after-surgery/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:58 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recently updated and approved its policy considerations for Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS), for pathway development and implementation. These policy considerations were revised through the AANA evidence-based process, involving a systematic keyword search, a review of relevant research, and revision of document content to reflect most current evidence. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-celebrates-healthcare-quality-week-with-the-contributions-of-crnas-to-patient-safety-and-care/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-celebrates-healthcare-quality-week-with-the-contributions-of-crnas-to-patient-safety-and-care/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:14 EST Every October, Healthcare Quality Week (HQW) is a dedicated time to acknowledge the progress made by healthcare and quality professionals toward improving patient healing and recovery. AANA applauds the work of healthcare workers, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, who each day provide patients with access to the safe, high-quality care essential to positive healthcare outcomes. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-announces-new-rnaprn-membership-category/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-announces-new-rnaprn-membership-category/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:05:16 EST AANA announced the creation of a new membership category for registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/four-aana-crnas-chosen-for-the-american-academy-of-nursing-2024-class-of-new-fellows/?sc=rsin /articles/four-aana-crnas-chosen-for-the-american-academy-of-nursing-2024-class-of-new-fellows/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:00:00 EST Four members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) have been selected to join the 2024 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. These Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, and their cohort of more than 200 distinguished nurse leaders are recognized for their substantial and sustained impact on health and healthcare. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-launches-new-micro-credentialing-program-proficiency/?sc=rsin /articles/aana-launches-new-micro-credentialing-program-proficiency/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:50:10 EST AANA launched its new micro-credentialing program, PROficiency, during the AANA Annual Congress, held August 2-6, 2024, in San Diego. Micro-credentials are compact competency-based qualifications which demonstrate a learner has evolving knowledge in specified areas which expand or protect scope of practice and/or improve patient care. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/ollivate-announced-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=rsin /articles/ollivate-announced-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:00:55 EST Ollivate helps with long-term knowledge retention by nurse anesthesiology residents through a gamified app they can use to study anesthesia content. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/synesthesia-announced-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=rsin /articles/synesthesia-announced-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:55:18 EST Synesthesia is a modern anesthesia education solutions system designed by CRNA educators with ease of use in mind. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/triangle-airway-solutions-announced-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=rsin /articles/triangle-airway-solutions-announced-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:50:39 EST To fill the airway device gap with a comprehensive oral and nasopharyngeal airway design, Triangle Airway Solutions patented the Pharyngeal Bypass Airway system. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/intellisthesia-named-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=rsin /articles/intellisthesia-named-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:45:00 EST Intellisthesia(tm) is an AI-enhanced anesthesia solution leveraging advanced artificial intelligence technologies to address challenges through several innovative approaches. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/janet-setnor-msn-crna-col-ret-usafr-nc-named-2024-2025-president-of-the-american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology/?sc=rsin /articles/janet-setnor-msn-crna-col-ret-usafr-nc-named-2024-2025-president-of-the-american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology/?sc=rsin Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:45:02 EST The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is proud to announce that Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC, has taken office as the 2024-2025 president of the more than 61,000-member organization. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology