The General Assembly is considering legislation that would create and license anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs) for the first time in Pa.

The College Bowl contestants included 11 teams from 8 universities across Pa. The annual competition tests students' anesthetic knowledge.

The study is part of an overall focus to remove barriers and streamline the state licensing process for a number of occupations.

Excel Anesthesia: Any healthcare facility that employs Anesthesia Assistants is trapped into using ONLY the costly medical direction model

PANA testified before the House Professional Licensure Committee to oppose HB 1956, legislation that would license CAAs in Pa.

Dr. Linda Torres serves as an advisor to the senior leadership team at the Veterans Health Administration. #CRNAinPA