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