The leading advocate for CRNAs and patient safety.
Advocacy and Policy
Advocacy Updates
On November 1, 2018, CMS released the CY 2019 Final Rule outlining changes to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System under Year 3 of the Quality Payment Program. Along with the Final Rule, CMS released an Executive Summary and Overview and Fact Sheet highlighting the finalized policies. The AANA Research and Quality Division is diligently working to inform AANA members about the pertinent changes applicable to CRNAs. For questions about the 2018 MIPS, please call the AANA Quality and Reimbursement staff at (847) 655-1199 or email research@aana.com
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An Advocate for CRNAs
The AANA is a determined advocate for CRNAs concerning issues such as patient safety, access to quality healthcare services, scope of practice, educational funding, reimbursement, and many other legislative and regulatory matters in Washington, D.C. and in states across the country.
Federal Government Affairs
CRNA Fast FactsQuality Reimbursement
MACRA and Quality Payment Program- MIPS and APM Resources
- Public Reporting
- CMS Registries
State Government Affairs
- State Update
- Summaries of Relevant State Laws and Regulations
- Information on State Opt-Outs
From the Federal Supervision Rule - State Advocacy Videos
Research
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