What does Preamble of Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update certain standards regarding anesthesia and pain management services within the Veterans Health Administration.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025.

What does ALIGNMENT OF STANDARDS REGARDING CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE of Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update VHA Directive 1123. The update aims to recognize certified registered nurses anesthetists (CRNAs) as licensed independent practitioners within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The recognition of CRNAs will be consistent with the practice standards outlined in section 3(f)(2) of Defense Health Agency Administrative Instruction 6025.07.

What does REQUIREMENTS OF ANESTHESIA PROVIDERS IN THE VETERANS HEALTH of Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes requirements for anesthesia providers employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Physician anesthesiologists must be certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or a similar body determined by the Secretary. Certified registered nurse anesthetists must be certified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists or a similar body determined by the Secretary. Anesthesia professionals are required to have completed at least 25 hours of direct patient anesthesia care, excluding supervision. The Secretary is authorized to suspend from employment anesthesia professionals who do not comply with these requirements.

What does GAO REPORT ON ANESTHESIA DELIVERY IN THE VETERANS HEALTH of Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit an annual report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs regarding anesthesia delivery in the Veterans Health Administration. The report must contain data on outcomes for three anesthesia models: delivery by an anesthesiologist, delivery by a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) under physician supervision, and delivery by a CRNA without supervision. The report must also compare the cost-effectiveness of these models, including estimated costs to VA medical facilities and taxpayers. The cost comparison should include a breakdown of costs and savings to taxpayers and veterans' households for each model.

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Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/11/2025 · Introduced: 3/18/2025

Author: Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to recognize certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) as licensed independent practitioners, aligning with existing Defense Health Agency standards.
The bill establishes minimum qualifications and training requirements for anesthesia providers within the Veterans Health Administration, including direct patient care experience.
It requires an annual report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) analyzing anesthesia delivery models within the VA, comparing their outcomes and cost-effectiveness for veterans and taxpayers.

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