Name
02. The Evolving Role of CRNAs and CAAs in Perioperative Strategy
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers
Chris Glover, MD, MBA, Associate Chief, Anesthesiology, Texas Children's Hospital
Kimberly Cantees, MD, MBA, Vice Chair, Community Engagement and Inclusion and Chief Anesthesiologist, UPMC Presbyterian University Hospital
Kimberly Cantees, MD, MBA, Vice Chair, Community Engagement and Inclusion and Chief Anesthesiologist, UPMC Presbyterian University Hospital
Description
The Evolving Role of CRNAs and CAAs in Perioperative Strategy explores how nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs) are reshaping surgical care delivery. This panel highlights team-based models, workflow optimization, clinical outcomes, and cost efficiency—showing how these professionals contribute to safer, more effective, and financially sustainable perioperative systems.
Session Type
Panel