American Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Introduction SOUTH CAROLINA is predominately a rural state that consistently demonstrates poor health rankings, due to the lack of Medicaid expansion, healthcare deserts, and a decreasing physician supply. 11,18-19,31 Physician groups contend that supervision and/or collaboration ensures that APRNs provide safe care.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With more than 100 million Americans lacking access to primary care, employing more nurse practitioners (NPs) and allowing them to practice at the top of their license is critical to making healthcare more accessible in rural areas, NP leaders say. of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients.

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Capitol Beat

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

State and federal waivers that have been active for almost three years have allowed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the full extent of their education and clinical training. The bill represents huge progress for APRNs to continue to practice at the top of their license. Nurse Advocates stand with Rep.

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Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

However, waivers that allowed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice at the top of their license will expire on October 9 absent further Congressional action. The end of the PHE will also have an effect on the Medicaid program. That means that this will end on December 31 of this year. 42 CFR §482.12(c)(1)–(2)

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American Nurse

APRIL 30, 2024

Because licensing laws are different in every state, Palicki had to choose which states to practice in, even though she’s a telehealth provider. Access to care is supposed to be a priority for the healthcare system, but there are so many limitations on providers—especially APRNs.” There are roadblocks, though.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Each state licenses and regulates its own providers through state medical boards, and not everyone is comfortable treating a patient in another state through telehealth. But licensure is still a complex process, and doctors must apply for a license in every state in which they want to practice. Nearly 80% of rural U.S.

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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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