The Nurse Protocol Agreement

Expanding Access to Anesthesia and Pain Management​

At Collaborative Anesthesia Partners we provide customized anesthesia management services designed to fit the unique needs of each healthcare facility. Our commitment is twofold: to uphold the highest standards of patient safety and to maximize reimbursement through strategic care team planning and advanced billing expertise. Whether serving a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or office-based practice, our focus is on delivering tailored anesthesia solutions that align with your goals and support your success.

Poor reimbursements and hidden fees can make or break facilities in areas of need. That is why billing transparency and maximized reimbursement practices are so important, but it all starts with cost-efficient staffing models. CAP ATL supports both autonomous and supervised CRNA practice, providing flexibility to match your facility’s clinical model. Beyond direct care, we bring expertise in anesthesia billing and reimbursement, helping to optimize financial performance and streamline operational processes for maximum efficiency.

Did you know? 

DID YOU KNOW Georgia CRNAs are not required to work under direct supervision of an anesthesiologist? The “Nurse Protocol Agreement” allows CRNAs to work under the delegation of a physician of any specialty. Meaning, a surgeon has the option to become the delegating physician under the Nurse Protocol Agreement. In this scenario the surgeon works directly with a CRNA, allowing full reimbursement from CMS for anesthesia services. The Nurse Protocol Agreement is mutually agreed upon and signed by an APRN and a physician, delegating to that APRN the authority to perform certain medical acts within GA Code Section 43-34-25.

Benefits of Working with CRNAs

• Increased staffing flexibility

• High-quality anesthesia care

• Reduced costs & improved access to care

• Enhanced surgeon-CRNA relationship