Host Randy Moore, CEO of the AANA, is joined by Anna Polyak, Sr. Director of State Government Affairs & Legal at AANA for a lively chat about the current happenings in state legislation. As a result of COVID, Anna and her team have identified an opportunity at the state level to present legislation that calls for removal of barriers. Want to get involved? It’s not as hard as you may think – just start telling the story of CRNAs. 
 

Anna Polyak, RN, JD – Sr. Director, State Government Affairs & Legal at AANA 
Release date: 4/21/21

Episode 6: Removal of Barriers at the State Level with Anna Polyak, RN, JD

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Episode 6: Removal of Barriers at the State Level with Anna Polyak, RN, JD

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