1 They also work in consultation, research, education, and administration. 2  Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) â The oldest of the advanced nursing specialties, CRNAs administer more than 65 percent of anesthetics given to patients each year.
HSA vs HRA. The most significant difference between HSA and HRA is who funds and manages the account. The healthcare savings account can be started by an employee, an employer, both, or an individual who is self employed. A healthcare reimbursement account is only opened and accessed by the employer.
An HSA is similar to an individual retirement account (IRA), because it too can be invested in a variety of investment vehicles, while accumulating tax-free interest. The advantage of an HSA compared to an IRA is that the funds from the HSA are not taxed when they are withdrawn to pay for qualified medical expenses.