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ANA Weighs in on Annual Medicare Payment Rulemaking

Capitol Beat

Comments on the last proposed rule of the 2025 Medicare payment rulemaking cycle were submitted to CMS in early September. Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) The PFS sets payment rates for physicians and other billing professionals, such as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

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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 Outdated language in Medicare and Medicaid regulations were written in 1965 before APRNs were providers in the U.S. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R.

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Frontier Nursing University Awarded HRSA Grants Totaling $4,140,000

Diversity Nursing

“These funds will enable us to expand on the important work we are already doing to address two glaring needs in our nation’s healthcare system: a shortage of psychiatric-mental health nurse providers and a lack of diversity among healthcare providers.

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

American Nurse

In New Mexico, this would allow APRNs to practice more freely, expanding access to care, especially in underserved and rural areas. A perfect example we shared is under the current law, APRNs cannot independently prescribe diabetic shoes, resulting in delays in care and an increase in amputations for this patient population.

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

Capitol Beat

Here is what you need to know: The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) bill. 2418 ) and its effort to remove regulatory barriers that Medicare patients face when attempting to see advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).

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The Road to Becoming an FNP

Minority Nurse

CONS: Future license portability: At some point in the future, the APRN Compact will become a reality like it is for millions of registered nurses. While a goal of 2025 has been set, this change has yet to be codified as an absolute requirement, but the day for such a requirement is fast approaching.

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2024 Annual Reports Presented to SCNA Membership from the SCNA Board of Directors, Chapters, Committees, Organizational Affiliates, and the SC Board of Nursing

American Nurse

2025 Goals: Succession planning CE Provider Committee (CEPC) Annual Report Submitted by: Shara Rhodes 2024 Activities: Orientation of new members Planning to support 2024 convention planning committee Ongoing recruitment of new members The CEPC awarded NCPD hours to 46 SCNA programs equaling a total of 63 hours. NCPD hours. NCPD hours.

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