Ohio anesthesiologists and policy experts testify on HB 52, debating CRNA scope and 'clinical support function' language
Nov 19, 2025
At a fourth hearing on House Bill 52, the Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists described training differences between anesthesiologists and CRNAs, said it is neutral with technical assistance after negotiations, and asked for clarity on an undefined 'clinical support function'; the Buckeye Institute urged modernizing supervision to address provider shortages.
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Dr. Keith Roller, president of the Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists (OSA), and Reyes Hedderman Jr. of the Buckeye Institute testified on House Bill 52, a bill that would revise the practice and supervisory language governing certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).
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