Antitrust issues for the nurse anesthetist: some essentials.

Abstract

This article is the first of a two-part article on antitrust issues as applicable to certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). The first part presents an overview of antitrust law and discusses issues related to establishing jurisdiction under federal law. The second part reviews specific antitrust concerns including staff privileges, peer review, price fixing, and insurance. The article concludes by making specific practical recommendations for dealing with antitrust situations.