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Supporting and advocating for APRNs

American Nurse

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.

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Should You Become a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse.com

This ratio has remained constant even as the number of practicing NPs has exploded in recent years , from 148,000 in 2010 to 222,000 in 2016, to 355,000 by Spring of 2022. It is no surprise, then, that NPs are in particular demand in rural America and, over 80% of NPs accept Medicare and Medicaid patients.

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Nurse Practitioners Are Primed to Help Bridge Physician Shortage

Nurse.com

Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), in a news release. Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2279 into law making Kansas the second state in 2022 and the 26th state in the nation to adopt FPA legislation.

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

Capitol Beat

As 2022 was winding down, Congress finalized negotiations on an end of year package to keep the government open. This is a $20 million increase over Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 enacted levels. This is a $16.831 million increase over FY 2022 enacted levels. Annual Medicare Payment Changes Medicare providers were faced with 8.5%

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A Successful Summer of Nurse Advocacy

Capitol Beat

3173) : This legislation would protect patients from unnecessary delays in care by streamlining and standardizing prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program. The goal of this legislation is to remove burdensome administrative barriers for all four APRN roles to deliver care to their patients. House floor for a vote!

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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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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

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. There are many outdated laws or policies, particularly Medicare and Medicaid. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) welcomed Stephen A.