/articles/channels/Nursing Channel Featured Story TOP undefined en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/national-crna-week-the-house-of-representatives-recognizes-the-contributions-of-crnas/?sc=c6470 /articles/national-crna-week-the-house-of-representatives-recognizes-the-contributions-of-crnas/?sc=c6470 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:25:32 EST Nursing Medical News Announcement 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-joins-all-in-wellbeing-first-for-healthcare/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-joins-all-in-wellbeing-first-for-healthcare/?sc=c6470 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:47 EST Healthcare,In the Workplace,Mental Health,Nursing,Nursing Medical News Announcement 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=c6470 /articles/kaiser-foundation-health-plan-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=c6470 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:55:24 EST Government and Law,Healthcare,Nursing,Rural Issues,Nursing Medical News Policy 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=c6470 /articles/anthem-anesthesia-reimbursement-changes-highlight-need-for-hhs-to-enforce-aca-provider-non-discrimination-provision/?sc=c6470 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:45:31 EST Nursing,Healthcare,Patient Safety Medical News Feature 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=c6470 /articles/chicago-tribune-names-american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology-a-winner-of-its-top-workplaces-2024-award/?sc=c6470 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:03 EST Nursing,Healthcare,In the Workplace,Technology Medical News Announcement 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-calls-on-va-to-immediately-address-staffing-shortages-and-crna-practice-authority/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-calls-on-va-to-immediately-address-staffing-shortages-and-crna-practice-authority/?sc=c6470 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:30:31 EST Nursing,Government and Law,Healthcare,Military Health Medical News Policy 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=c6470 /articles/aana-honors-our-nation-s-veterans-supports-better-care-and-greater-access-to-healthcare-in-va2/?sc=c6470 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:10 EST Healthcare,Military Health,Nursing,Nursing Medical News Policy 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=c6470 /articles/aana-updates-policy-considerations-for-enhanced-recovery-after-surgery/?sc=c6470 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:58 EST Nursing,Healthcare,Surgery Medical News Policy 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=c6470 /articles/aana-celebrates-healthcare-quality-week-with-the-contributions-of-crnas-to-patient-safety-and-care/?sc=c6470 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:14 EST Nursing,Healthcare,Patient Safety Medical News Policy 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=c6470 /articles/aana-announces-new-rnaprn-membership-category/?sc=c6470 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:05:16 EST Healthcare,Nursing,Nursing Medical News Announcement 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=c6470 /articles/four-aana-crnas-chosen-for-the-american-academy-of-nursing-2024-class-of-new-fellows/?sc=c6470 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:00:00 EST Nursing,Nursing Medical News Announcement 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=c6470 /articles/aana-launches-new-micro-credentialing-program-proficiency/?sc=c6470 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:50:10 EST Healthcare,Nursing,Nursing Medical News Announcement 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=c6470 /articles/ollivate-announced-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=c6470 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:00:55 EST Nursing,Featured: MedWire,Staff Picks,Nursing Medical News Announcement 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=c6470 /articles/synesthesia-announced-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=c6470 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:55:18 EST Nursing,Healthcare,Nursing Medical News Announcement 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=c6470 /articles/triangle-airway-solutions-announced-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=c6470 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:50:39 EST Nursing,Healthcare,Nursing Medical News Announcement 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=c6470 /articles/intellisthesia-named-as-finalist-in-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=c6470 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:45:00 EST Nursing,Nursing Medical News Announcement 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=c6470 /articles/janet-setnor-msn-crna-col-ret-usafr-nc-named-2024-2025-president-of-the-american-association-of-nurse-anesthesiology/?sc=c6470 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:45:02 EST Nursing,Nursing Medical News Announcement 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 /articles/hai-solutions-announced-as-winner-of-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=c6470 /articles/hai-solutions-announced-as-winner-of-aana-s-inaugural-rm8-inov8-pitch-competition/?sc=c6470 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:05:20 EST Healthcare,Nursing,Nursing Medical News Announcement The inaugural Rm8 iNov8 Pitch Competition was held August 5 at the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)'s 2024 Annual Congress in San Diego. . American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/aana-s-innovation-lab-partners-with-laasy-health/?sc=c6470 /articles/aana-s-innovation-lab-partners-with-laasy-health/?sc=c6470 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:00:29 EST Healthcare,Nursing,Nursing Medical News Announcement AANA and Rm8, its innovation lab, have partnered with LaaSy Health, a leading innovator in healthcare services. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology /articles/lorraine-jordan-receives-aana-s-50th-annual-agatha-hodgins-award-for-outstanding-accomplishment/?sc=c6470 /articles/lorraine-jordan-receives-aana-s-50th-annual-agatha-hodgins-award-for-outstanding-accomplishment/?sc=c6470 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 16:30:00 EST Healthcare,Nursing,Patient Safety,Nursing,Top Hit Stories Medical News Announcement The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) presented Lorraine Jordan, PhD, CRNA, CAE, FAAN, FAANA, with the Agatha Hodgins Award during its 2024 Annual Congress, August 2-6, in San Diego. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology