Ep 145: Why Regulatory Reform Strengthens the CRNA Profession

You might have noticed a surge in articles and stories about the nurse anesthesia profession in recent days and weeks, and that’s because of the push for regulatory reform. Joe Rodriguez, CRNA, has always been one to push for change and advocate for healthcare policy reform, and that’s the position he’s in once again. He joins us on this episode to discuss the changing landscape in the AANA, why leadership needs to be a priority, and explains what reform can mean for the future.   Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-145-why-regulatory-reform-strengthens-the-crna-profession/3007/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss on this episode:  4:51 – Welcome in Joe 7:28 – Why we’re discussing this right now 10:55 – Background on Joe and his practice   14:44 – Diving into politics   18:22 – Building relationships   20:57 – How advocacy has impacted business 25:28 – Being scared of losing 30:35 – Corporate responsibility 34:30 – Time and effort it takes 38:36 – Collaboration is key 41:43 – Value in nurse anesthesiologist   44:44 – Biggest challenge facing CRNAs   48:42 – Message to folks that disagree with him 54:09 – Final thoughts 54:43 – Lightning round