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ANA-NY – President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

2418): This bill does NOT change any APRN scope of practice but allows APRNs to be reimbursed for many services they already provide. Outdated language in Medicare and Medicaid regulations were written in 1965 before APRNs were providers in the U.S. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R.

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

Capitol Beat

Because of specific Congressional action many of the telehealth flexibilities authorized under the PHE will continue through the end of 2024. Much of Medicare is in statute, and as a result the Administration has limited authority to expand telehealth absent Congressional action. This 152-day extension then ends on October 9.

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ANA’s Advocacy before the August Recess – Q2 Legislative Roundup

Capitol Beat

Improving Access to APRNs ANA recently sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee that highlights ways that Congress can ensure Medicare patients’ access to nursing care through Medicare Part B Payment Reform.

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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.

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Rachael’s Reflections: A Recap on ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly in D.C.

American Nurse

2713): The ICAN Act removes outdated Medicare and Medicaid practice barriers placed on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s), promoting patient access to healthcare services delivered by their provider of choice. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S.

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

Capitol Beat

This legislation would eliminate the duplicative and burdensome requirement that providers, including APRNs, apply for a Drug Enforcement Administration waiver in order to dispense lifesaving buprenorphine to treat those suffering from opioid use disorder. Annual Medicare Payment Changes Medicare providers were faced with 8.5%

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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

"There are many people who don't see a doctor or get healthcare on a regular basis, and when they are really sick, they go to the emergency room for their care," says April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN , immediate past president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). "It Some barriers are being reconsidered.

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