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The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists filed a complaint against Medicare Administrative Contractor Novitas Solutions Inc. for implementing rules that leave CRNAs unpaid after caring for patients on Medicare. In dozens of states, CRNAs are being denied compensation for administering pain management services. This rule claims that a CRNA is not qualified to do these procedures regardless of past documented performance. In addition to hindering CRNAs ability to work, patients who will not have access to administered pain relief, especially in rural America, will be subject to using self-medication.

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