Committee advances bill to codify CRNA scope and limit physician liability
Senate committee recommended due pass for House Bill 289, which would clarify certified registered nurse anesthetists' scope of practice, reaffirm their autonomous role in Idaho and limit physician liability when CRNAs provide anesthesia care; supporters said the change protects rural access and reduces insurance costs.
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The Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted to send House Bill 289 to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation. The bill would codify the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and clarify liability protections for surgeons and facilities when CRNAs provide anesthesia services.
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