IANA News Make a Difference The Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists has received a letter from current President, Brian Thorson, requesting we consider helping our colleagues in hurricane-stricken Mississippi and Louisiana. Each state received this request. The Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists, as part of its Spring Meeting, is hosting a golf outing, with proceeds going...[more] CRNAs: Get Ready for the NPI Your AANA wants you to be aware that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the process for CRNAs and other healthcare providers to secure a new National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.  This development...more   Insurance Matters CNA Requests Rate Increases John Fetcho, CPCU, ARM Director of Insurance Services CNA Insurance Company has filed to increase its malpractice insurance premium rates for CRNAs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. While the amount of the increase can differ from state to state... more IANA membership statement The IANA Midyear Assembly (April 2005) statement is available to be read in the members' section here. ATTENTION: A Letter From IANA President Robinson All members please take a moment to follow the above link as your action may be required. (3/31/2005) House Calls Article, PCMS PCMS Response Letter from the IANA Reply Letter from the PCMS - 5/7/2005 Insurance Issues IANA President requests that any IANA membership has had problems regarding "tail" coverage for their liability insurance from St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. to please contact him. Dave Pederson dpedrson@pionet.net 712-792-6634 Tailgate Planned for Oct 4, 2003 The PAC is looking for assistance. We have an invitation to a fundraiser which will be tailgating before the Iowa State game on Saturday, October 4. If you are planning to go to that game and are willing to attend the fundraiser/tailgate party before the game on behalf of the IANA, please contact Dave Pederson ASAP so he can let the fundraiser people know who will attend. Dave Pederson, CRNA dpedrson@pionet.net IANA Legislative Reception 2002--A Successful Evening!! The IANA had a terrific attendance for both CRNAs and Legislators this year!! A big Thank You to all the CRNAs who attended and to the CRNAs who stayed home to “Man the Fort”!! Please remember to write your legislator personally to thank him/her for their attendance!   See below for pictures of the reception! 2002 IANA   Legislative Reception slide show - Attention- 9/18/2002 - The Iowa State Board of Nursing has taken the stand that all nurses in Iowa must complete training in Abuse Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse/Dependent Adult Abuse. Go to Iowa Board of Nursing website to get a list of providers—some courses can be taken on the internet.                        For more information check   www.state.ia.us/nursing