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Why Nurse Practitioners are a Solution to Rural Healthcare Challenges

Health Leaders | Nursing

Editor’s note: This article appeared in the July-September 2023 edition of HealthLeaders magazine. of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients. Senate in April and would allow NPs, physician assistants, and other APRNs to provide particular services under Medicare and Medicaid.

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2023 Regulatory Advocacy Roundup

Capitol Beat

Not surprisingly, the main focus of advocacy is the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subagency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS’ definition of practitioner specifically includes any clinician (including APRNs) that is eligible to bill for a particular service.

APRN 73
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The End of the Public Health Emergency and What this Means for Nurses

Capitol Beat

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) that was declared in March 2020 is set to end on May 11, 2023, as the President has announced there will be no more extensions to the PHE. 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)

APRN 101
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Career karma

American Nurse

Access to care is supposed to be a priority for the healthcare system, but there are so many limitations on providers—especially APRNs.” That passion for patient care is the same reason she became an APRN. In this role, she leads projects and advises within the agency aimed at improving care for Medicaid beneficiaries in Texas.

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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

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.

APRN 52
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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

Editor’s note: This article appears in the July-September 2023 edition of HealthLeaders magazine. of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients. Senate in April and would allow NPs, physician assistants, and other APRNs to provide particular services under Medicare and Medicaid.

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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.

APRN 52