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- Greater professional recognition and identity
- National public relations campaign to educate the public regarding the role of nurse anesthetists
- Patient information brochures and videotapes for use by practicing CRNAs
- Consultative assistance on employment practices, clinical practice issues, and quality of care issues
- Guidance on regulatory and institutional accreditation issues
- National representation with relevant external health agencies
- Practice publications, such as monographs and position statements
- AANA Peer Assistance Hotline -- (800) 654-5167
- One of the nation's most influential PACs
- Input on important issues through AANA's Washington D.C. and Park Ridge offices
- Coordination and liaison with regulatory bodies such as CMS and HHS
- AANA Government Relations Hotline
- Tracking and analysis of state legislation and regulations in more than 25 subject areas
- Provide strategic consultation and issue briefings to state associations and their lobbyists and attorneys
- Answer questions concerning state legislative and regulatory requirements and provisions
- Lobbying on federal and state CRNA issues
- Coordination of grassroots efforts
- Prominent Washington presence for Association on Capitol Hill
- Legislative coverage in the AANA NewsBulletin
- "Day on the Hill" activities in conjunction with Mid-Year Assembly
- Presence at Washington fundraisers
- Information on the latest scientific/educational advancements in the bimonthly AANA Journal
- News on healthcare policy and other nurse anesthesia issues in the monthly AANA NewsBulletin and bimonthly eNews
- A calendar of AANA continuing education program events
- Opportunities for CRNAs to have articles published in the Journal and NewsBulletin
- Networking opportunities
- Reduced registration fees for AANA members
- An Annual Meeting that is the largest gathering of CRNAs and colleagues of its kind
- Mid-Year Assembly focusing on state leadership and government affairs issues and providing firsthand exposure to AANA's healthcare lobbying efforts
- Annual Assembly of States that focuses on state association management and national issues
- Annual Assembly of School Faculty especially for anesthesia educators
- Hands-on, practice-oriented programs in the AANA Foundation Learning Center
- Assure adequate supply of CRNAs
- Fund student scholarships through the AANA Foundation
- Printed materials, speaking engagements and exhibits aimed at recruiting nurses into the nurse anesthesia profession
- Standards for CRNA education
- Procurement of government funding for CRNA education
- Identification of sources for student scholarships and/or loan programs
- Faculty development programs
- CRNA scholarships for advanced education
- Support credentialing mechanisms that serve the public's trust
- Establish standards and guidelines for practice
- Provide patient education information
- Participate in national organizations focused on healthcare quality and patient safety initiatives
- Publish Quality Review in Anesthesia newsletter and disseminate Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter
- Maintenance of continuing education records for recertification
- Participation in coalition activities with other healthcare organizations
- Access to CTACS, the credit and transcript automated communication system
- Access to your CE records via the World Wide Web
- Review and approval of continuing education programs
- Provision of school transcripts
- Provision of alumni reports for program directors
- Research Forum Program
- Consultation for research activities
- Fund research proposals through the AANA Foundation
- Workshops for researchers
- State of the Science Sessions at Annual Meeting
If you are interested, you can reach AANA's Professional Liability Insurance Program by visiting www.aana.com, and logging into the Members section, or by calling 1-800-343-1368.
- AANA Bookstore and Resource Center
- Inclusion in AANA database of CRNAs eligible for Medicare reimbursement
- Group and individual health insurance programs, including health savings accounts
- Home & Auto Insurance Program (see box below)
- Disability income protection and life insurance (see box below)
- AANA MasterCard© credit card
- Partial payment of the biennial recertification fee
- Annual nurse anesthesia practice and employment survey
- Estate planning seminars sponsored by the AANA Foundation
- Archives to record historical contributions of CRNAs and the AANA
- Online education opportunities through AANALearn
- www.CRNACareers.com
- Speaker databank
- AANA Journal course online (6 CE Credits)
- Credential verification
- Membership renewal
- Online voting for general election
- Professional liability insurance for CRNAs in virtually every practice setting
- Online insurance application and renewal process
This program offers preferred provider organizations (PPOs), health savings accounts, individual and family plans, short term health plans, and student coverage.
Lock in your rate for 3 years!
Benefits include:
- Your choice of doctors and hospitals, or choose from one of our 115 different PPO networks.
- Your choice of deductible and coinsurance options, with an average savings of 42 percent.
- Optional free health savings account.
- A 3-year rate guarantee regardless of claims for new and existing customers.
- Lifetime maximum benefit up to $25 million.
- Plans with a $20, $25, $30, or $40 copay for doctor visits.
- Wellness benefits and prescription drug card.
- Optional dental and vision card.
- Instant online quotes available.
- Worldwide coverage, 24 hours a day.
If you are interested, you can reach us at or our health benefits website at www.AANAhealthplans.com
This program provides access to MetLife Auto & Home® for your auto and home insurance needs, with competitive group rates, special discounts and convenient payment options, including savings account deduction. Plus, you have just one toll-free number to report a loss, apply for coverage and any customer service needs you may have.
Policies available include:
For more information and for free, no-obligation quotes, call 1-800-GET-MET 8 or visit www.metlife.com/mybenefits . Please have your current policies on hand when calling.
Recently cited by the Consumer Federation of America as the service with which they were “most impressed,” this program offers the most comprehensive recovery system available to those affected by identity theft, including:
- Access to “Real Time” Credit Reports
- Credit Report Alerts
- Fraud Alert Placement
- ID Theft Affidavit Completion & Submission
- Assistance with ID Replacement
- Free Initial Legal Consultation
AANA is proud to offer this program to its members at a specially negotiated discount of more than 40 percent off the general public annual price. We also urge anyone who is interested not to wait as the ID Theft Assist program is designed for enrollment before an ID theft incident happens. The program will not cover incidents that are discovered prior to enrollment. www.idtheftassist.com/aana.asp
AANA Life and Disability Income Programs
AANA members have access to both Life Insurance and Disability Income Programs, with the following plan benefits:
Exclusive CRNA "own occupation" benefit Partial disability benefit is included Rehabilitation benefit is included Specially arranged group premium rates Cost of living adjustment (COLA) option Automatic benefit increase option Guaranteed renewable Monthly benefits up to $12,000 Benefits payable to age 65
For more information, call 1-800-528-4619 or visit www.youraanaplans.com
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