South Carolina should continue efforts to follow suit, as more states take action. Washington, D.C., became the latest jurisdiction to opt out of the federal physician supervision requirement for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), joining a growing number of states that have taken similar action. South Carolina has not yet opted out of the federal requirement. S.C.A.N.A. continues to advocate for policies that modernize CRNA practice and give healthcare facili

South Carolina is making a major new investment in rural health care — and the effort underscores an equally important reality: strengthening rural hospitals also requires strengthening the health-care workforce that keeps essential services available. South Carolina received more than $200 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program for fiscal year 2026. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently announced 227 first-year project

Becker’s ASC Review AANA president on the ‘big tent’ CRNAs need (Sept.2, 2026) In a recent interview with Becker’s ASC Review, newly appointed American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) President Tracy Young, MSNA, CRNA, outlined some of the most important issues facing CRNAs and the nurse anesthesiology profession today. Young highlighted workforce challenges and patient access to care, particularly in rural and underserved communities, as key priorities. He also

A complex web of anesthesia regulations quietly shapes everything from patient safety to provider roles – and most people have no idea it exists. This new piece breaks down in detail why understanding these rules isn’t just technical, it’s essential to health-care policy, compliance and real-world outcomes. See the full article here.

Student debt is not an abstract national issue in South Carolina. It is a local economic issue, a workforce issue and, increasingly, a health care access issue. A recent report from The State found that several South Carolina communities rank among the places with the highest student debt burdens in the country when comparing median student debt to median earnings for bachelor’s degree holders. Orangeburg ranked No. 2 nationally, with median student debt of $27,493 and median