ANESTHESIA FACTS

CRNAs spend more time with patients prior to, during and after surgical procedures, providing continuity, greater safety and an enhanced patient experience... Medicare pays the same fee for anesthesia services provided by a CRNA, a physician anesthesiologist, or both working together. CRNAs help protect Medicare revenue by providing lower-cost care than more expensive physician anesthesiologists... CRNAs carry insurance coverage for all the services they provide. Excellent claims experience has brought CRNA malpractice liability premiums down an average 68 percent from 30 years ago, when adjusted for inflation. The downward trajectory continues.