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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 39 MIN

CRNAs at a Crossroads: Reimbursement, Workforce, and Leadership with Jeff Molter

from Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs · host Beyond The Mask Podcast

The nurse anesthesia profession is navigating a period of rapid change. From reimbursement cuts and workforce shortages to evolving practice models and federal policy battles, the decisions being made today will shape the future of CRNAs for decades to come. In this special live taping recorded at the West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthesiology meeting, Sharon sits down with AANA President Jeff Molter to discuss the biggest challenges facing the profession and how CRNAs can stay engaged in protecting their future. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🩺 Reimbursement Pressures Are Rising  🎓 Student Loan Limits Threaten Workforce Growth  🏥 Demand for Anesthesia Providers Is Expanding  📣 Advocacy Is Essential for the Profession’s Future  📈 CRNAs Are Becoming the Backbone of Anesthesia Care    Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

The nurse anesthesia profession is navigating a period of rapid change. From reimbursement cuts and workforce shortages to evolving practice models and federal policy battles, the decisions being made today will shape the future of CRNAs for decades to come. In this special live taping recorded at the West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthesiology meeting, Sharon sits down with AANA President Jeff Molter to discuss the biggest challenges facing the profession and how CRNAs can stay engaged in protecting their future. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🩺 Reimbursement Pressures Are Rising  🎓 Student Loan Limits Threaten Workforce Growth  🏥 Demand for Anesthesia Providers Is Expanding  📣 Advocacy Is Essential for the Profession’s Future  📈 CRNAs Are Becoming the Backbone of Anesthesia Care    Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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