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85 Program Directors Join AANA in Urging the Department of Education to Recognize Nurse Anesthesia Students as “Professional” On October 30, AANA sent a powerful message to the U.S. Department of Education—backed by 85 CRNA program directors from across the country—urging the agency to ensure that nurse anesthesia students are recognized as professional students under […]

Two high-impact opportunities await AANA members ready to advance their careers and shape the future of nurse anesthesiology.  Apply to become a 2026 Fellow of the AANA (FAANA)—the profession’s highest recognition of excellence in clinical practice, education, research, and advocacy.  Nominations for AANA elected office are also open Nov. 3, 2025–Jan. 15, 2026, offering members

Face to face and educator to educator, you and fellow CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists will network, collaborate, and exchange ideas to advance and enhance education. At EDGE (formerly ADCE), we’ll chart a stronger future for nurse anesthesia education.  EDGE is the same trusted gathering you know and value—now refreshed with a sharper focus on didactic innovation, academic

On August 29, 2025, ​Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced a policy change that cuts reimbursement by 15% for anesthesia services provided CRNAs when practicing independently (services appended with the QZ modifier). IBX’s anesthesia reimbursement change is effective December 1, 2025, applies to both Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, and will affect providers in Philadelphia and

The experts at Laurel Road are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, September 24 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and its impact on the student loan landscape. You’ll learn how this new legislation affects federal student loan repayments, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. Register here.

If you’re a W-2 employee considering work as a 1099 CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist or if you’re already practicing as an independent contractor, here’s some good news: Compensation for 1099 CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists has been increasing in recent years. That continues to be the case in today’s job market.  Read more: AANA | News | Compensation Trends for

Are you interested in bringing your advocacy skills to the next level and expanding on your efforts at Mid-Year Assembly? Sign up to be a Congressional Advocacy Specialist (CAS)! CASs will work to build personal relationships with their U.S. Representative from the ground up. CASs will work closely with their state’s Federal Political Director and

MTSA ALUMNI! Join the 75th Anniversary celebration in downtown Nashville on August 10. FREE for you and one guest, but you must register here: https://mtsa.edu/events/75th/

Explore the evolving world of independent CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist practice. Our latest article, The Current Landscape of 1099 CRNAs, covers compensation trends, workforce demand, and how 1099 employment is changing. Whether you’re exploring a transition or staying informed, this piece offers practical insights to support your career decisions.  Read Now