Kansas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide safe, accessible, and cost-effective anesthesia care across the state—from major medical centers to the most rural communities. In many Kansas counties, CRNAs are the only anesthesia providers, ensuring patients can receive surgeries, obstetrical care, trauma stabilization, and pain management close to home. CRNAs deliver care that is consistently safe, efficient, and financially responsible for both patients and healthcare facilities. With rising healthcare costs and ongoing workforce needs, Kansas relies on an anesthesia model that fully utilizes highly trained, independent anesthesia professionals already serving our communities.

Your legislative decisions directly influence how—and whether—this level of access continues. CRNAs are committed to collaborating with policymakers to strengthen Kansas healthcare, expand access in underserved regions, and maintain the high safety standards Kansans expect. The following documents offer a brief overview of state anesthesia provider data, workforce trends, safety outcomes, financial impact, and the national landscape of anesthesia care models. These resources highlight how CRNAs meet critical needs by supporting rural hospitals, reducing costs, and delivering high-quality patient care without compromising safety.

Thank you for taking the time to understand the essential role CRNAs play in Kansas healthcare. We look forward to working with you to ensure policies remain patient-centered, fiscally responsible, and supportive of the providers who keep Kansas families safe.