Lawmakers hear plan to raise MaineCare anesthesia rates to speed dental care for children LD 2123 would raise MaineCare anesthesia reimbursement for pediatric dental procedures at ambulatory surgery centers that meet a payer-mix threshold to reduce long wait lists; providers testified that current rates make anesthesia services a net loss and constrain capacity.

Maine lawmakers are pushing to increase anesthesia reimbursement rates to combat the staggering wait times for pediatric dental surgeries, potentially transforming care for hundreds of children.

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Committee advances bill removing written physician‑protocol requirement for CRNAs HB 375, which removes a required written physician protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists but does not change clinical scope, was reported favorably after proponents cited closures and shortages while physician witnesses warned of patient‑safety risks.

A pivotal bill aiming to ease paperwork for CRNAs is stirring debate in Florida, with supporters highlighting critical provider shortages and opponents voicing patient safety concerns.

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Certified Nurse Anesthetists required to complete pharmacology training for drug administration Certified Nurse Anesthetists must follow strict criteria to administer drugs during procedures.

A groundbreaking bill in Oklahoma could empower Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to revolutionize anesthesia care, but fierce debates over safety and training are heating up.

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