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5 Key Healthcare Trends Affecting Nurse Practitioners in 2023

Health Leaders | Nursing

The future of our profession is bright, and we stand ready to deliver the care patients need,” says April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN , president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president, AANP 3. Congress as a representative from Virginia. “We

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ANA Makes Nurses’ Voices Heard on Equity and Efficiency

Capitol Beat

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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2022 Congressional Spending Bill Included Several ANA-Supported Nursing Provisions to Cap off the Year

Capitol Beat

Opioids ANA Chief Nursing Officer, Debbie Hatmaker, sent a letter to Congressional Leadership highlighting the need for certain bills and/or provisions to be included in this omnibus package. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2021 was included. We are pleased to report that H.R.