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