Since the start of 2025, lawmakers in five states have introduced legislation addressing anesthesia reimbursement policies and certified registered nurse anesthetist practice regulations.

Virginia bill proposes removing supervision requirement for certified registered nurse anesthetists, allowing them to work in consultation with physicians.

On Jan. 8, legislation was introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates that would eliminate supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists. It would allow CRNAs to practice ...