The Montana Society of Anesthesiologists v. Montana Board of Nursing helped reaffirm what more recently?

• A. 1999: nurse anesthesia credentialing
• B. 2015: independent practice
• C. 2010: scope expansion
• D. 2007: CRNA practice

Answer: (D)

The main idea is how state regulatory decisions define the scope and independence of CRNA practice. The Montana Society of Anesthesiologists v. Montana Board of Nursing clarified that CRNAs are authorized to provide anesthesia within the state’s framework and that the Board of Nursing can regulate CRNAs without requiring physician supervision for every case. This decision reaffirmed the legitimacy and autonomy of CRNA practice in Montana, a precedent that has continued to influence how CRNAs practice in the years that followed. While other dates relate to credentialing or broader policy shifts, this case is centered on confirming CRNA practice rights, which is why it’s the best fit.