You might have noticed a surge in articles and stories about the nurse anesthesia profession in recent days and weeks, and that’s because of the push for regulatory reform. Joe Rodriguez, CRNA, has always been one to push for change and advocate for healthcare policy reform, and that’s the position he’s in once again. He joins us on this episode to discuss the changing landscape in the AANA, why leadership needs to be a priority, and explains what reform can mean for the future.
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What we discuss on this episode:
4:51 – Welcome in Joe
7:28 – Why we’re discussing this right now
10:55 – Background on Joe and his practice
14:44 – Diving into politics
18:22 – Building relationships
20:57 – How advocacy has impacted business
25:28 – Being scared of losing
30:35 – Corporate responsibility
34:30 – Time and effort it takes
38:36 – Collaboration is key
41:43 – Value in nurse anesthesiologist
44:44 – Biggest challenge facing CRNAs
48:42 – Message to folks that disagree with him
54:09 – Final thoughts
54:43 – Lightning round
