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Health Leaders | Nursing
JULY 7, 2025
The I CAN Act would remove federal barriers in Medicare and Medicaid programs that prevent APRNs from practicing to their fullest extent. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: leadership legal nurses nursing policy Secondary Pillars: CNO Article Type: News Published Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
Health Leaders | Nursing
MARCH 12, 2025
The I CAN Act The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act is another bipartisan bill that would remove the federal barriers in Medicare and Medicaid programs that stop APRNs from practicing to the full extent of their clinical education and training, according to another press release.
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American Nurse
JULY 5, 2023
Expiring PHE waivers turn back the clock in some states Despite the proven value of advanced practice RN (APRN) care, the APRN role is at a crossroads. Depending on the state in which they practice, APRNs now may face more restrictions than during the PHE. Certain other restrictions also were lifted.
Amercan Journal of Nursing
AUGUST 19, 2024
I didn’t realize how drastically different each states’ Nurse Practice Act could be in terms of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) scope of practice. State laws, like those for APRN scope of practice or Nurse Licensure Compact, are decided by each state’s legislature. Support from these smaller groups is essential.
Nurse.com
JULY 18, 2022
Another clear barrier to care is economic — many physicians are unable to accept Medicaid, while many Americans on Medicare struggle to find primary care physicians and specialists accepting new patients. It is no surprise, then, that NPs are in particular demand in rural America and, over 80% of NPs accept Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Ferrara , DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, as the organization’s new president, taking the reigns from former AANP President April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN in late-June. You’ve worked in several nursing leadership positions. What advice do you have for nurses seeking leadership positions? So it’s been great.
Capitol Beat
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) entitled Make Your Voice Heard: Promoting Efficiency and Equity Within CMS Programs. We know that when APRNs are allowed to practice at the top of their license, more patients overcome barriers to receiving safe and cost-effective care.
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