Anatomy and Physiology of Political Action for Nurse

Anesthetists

Disclosures

Participants in Political Action in North Carolina

NCANA Board of DirectorsNCANA LobbyistsGRCFPDPACIndividual CRNAs

NCANA Board of DirectorsPresident - Brett MorganPresident Elect - Kimberly GordonVice President - Tim SuttlesImmediate Past Pres. - Jimmy KimballTreasurer - Chris MucklerDistrict I Director - Steve Michaux-SmithDistrict II Director - Molly StewartDistrict III Director - Luci NewDistrict IV Director - Paul PackardStudent Rep. - Trish BrennerStudent Rep. - Stacy Yancey

NCANA Lobbyists

Tracy Kimbrell Patrick Ballantine

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NCANA Federal Political Director

Kimberley Gordon, NCANA President Elect and NCANA FPD

-presidentelect@ncana.com

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GRC and PACNCANA GovernmentRelations Committee:

Co-Chair - Ian HewerCo-Chair - Nancy Bruton MareeRene HamiltonErica HarrisLisa WhitleyAbby MurnickStacy YanceyEsther HallockPeter SchuppBryan CarricoCourtney Brown

NCANA PoliticalAction Committee:

Chair - Robert WhitehurstTreasurer - Linda SheldonMelonie MurrayBernadette JohnsonStacy YanceyAngela Kinmann

Federal vs State LevelTwo levels of political involvement

are federal and state.

Federal level is mostly handled by AANA, AANA PAC, AANA Federal Gov. Affairs and state FPD.

State level NCANA Board of Directors, NCANA Lobbyists, GRC and NCANA PAC

Individual CRNAs are vital at both the federal and state level.

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Today’s discussion will focus primarily on state

level activity

Why is political action so important for NC CRNAs?

What is the definition of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist?

“A nurse anesthetist is exactly what the North Carolina General Assembly says it is.”

-Patrick Ballantine, NCANA Lobbyist

Current Issues Affecting Nurse Anesthetists in NC

Supervision vs CollaborationMedicaid ReformCertificate of Need ReformACA ImplementationSedation and dentistryNurse Administered PropofolAnesthesiologit’s AssistantsReimbursement Rates

The Advocacy ProcessOur lobbyists are charged by the Board ofDirectors as the first line of defense of ourpractice.

Government Relations Committee develops key contacts and relationshipwith legislators with the help of NCANA lobbyists and NCANA PAC.

NCANA PAC provides financial support to candidates and legislators who have been identified by our lobbyists and GRC asfriends of CRNA practice, holding key positions of leadership andon committees affecting healthcare in our state.

Short Sessions, Long Sessions and Committees

Short session - convenes April 25th, 2016-mostly budgetary and housekeeping issues

(hopefully no substantial legislation directly affecting CRNAs is introduced)

-Medicaid reform or reimbursement issues warrant close attention

-goal on the short session is roughly 6-8wks

Short Sessions, Long Sessions and Committees

Long session - begins in January of odd numbered

years- generally last six months or more- this is when most legislation is

introduced, debated and passed

Short Sessions, Long Sessions and Committees

When legislation is introduced in generally goes to the committee most appropriate to deal with that issue.

Committees of interest to CRNAs include:AppropriationsHealthRules and OperationsWays and Means

Short Sessions, Long Sessions and Committees

Non Standing Committees- set up to explore specific issues- meet when legislature is not in session- provide recommendations on future

legislation- Joint Oversight Committee on Health

and Human Services

How Can I Be Involved?- Sign up to be a key legislative contact- Come to Raleigh to have our lobbyists introduce you

to your representatives- Support CRNA friendly candidates- Attend Capitol Day on Wednesday May 18th and

make plans to attend the legislative reception the evening before to meet other active CRNAs and nurses as well as legislators

- Become a regular contributor to NCANA PAC- Attend events for legislators and candidates in your

local area

Nurses in the NCGAGale Adcock for NC House(District 41 - Cary)www.galeadcock.com

Carla Cunningham for NC House(District 106 - Charlotte)www.carlacunningham2012.com

Nurses in the NCGASharon Pearce for NC House (District 81 - Lexington)www.votesharonpearce.com

Donna White for NC House(District 26 - Johnston County)www.donnawhitefornchouse.com

Races to Watch

NC Senate District 36 (Cabarrus/Union)- Paul Newton- Scott Aumuller

NC House District 115- John Ager (incumbent)- Frank Moretz

Brief PAC Progress Report

2009-2010 cycle - $60,250

2011-2012 cycle - $107,650

2013-2014 cycle - $97,500

2015-2016 cycle - $108,450

Online Resources

North Carolina Board of Electionswww.ncsbe.gov

North Carolina General Assemblywww.ncleg.net

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