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The Relentless School Nurse: Thank you NASN & the 64 Organizations of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition!

The Relentless School Nurse

Sharing an important letter (linked here), signed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) along with 64 organizations and allies of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition. It was submitted to Congress on February 17, 2025, as an urgent appeal to our lawmakers to protect Medicaid from the proposed cuts.

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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. Full Practice Ferrara said that in 2025, NPs can expect more states to consider granting full practice authority.

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From Capitol to Clinic – Q1 Nursing Legislation Update

Capitol Beat

During the first quarter of 2025, the American Nurses Association worked with nursing champions in Congress to advance nursing priorities and introduce key pieces of legislation to address issues ranging from the workforce pipeline to mental health resources for healthcare workers. Take Action for the bill! ICAN Act ( S.

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Where Do People Go When They Do Not Have Healthcare Insurance and need Medical Care?

Nurses Advocates

Secondly, I gave her a contact I had who works with low-income people to apply for Medicaid or use Healthcare.gov to see what she would qualify for subsidies to afford coverage. Unfortunately, she lives in Florida, which has not expanded Medicaid, so the threshold is low. Does the person qualify for Medicaid?

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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Subcategories of health policy include public health, global health, healthcare services, health insurance, mental health and pharmaceuticals. How Does Health Policy Impact Patients? Below, we explore a few major health policy issues impacting Americans today. The University of St.

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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2713): The ICAN Act removes outdated Medicare and Medicaid practice barriers placed on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s), promoting patient access to healthcare services delivered by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. The Assembly also approved a scheduled dues escalation starting in 2025.

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ANA-NY – President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

Outdated language in Medicare and Medicaid regulations were written in 1965 before APRNs were providers in the U.S. Improving Care for Veterans Recommendations approved focused on access to Veterans Health Services and competency in veterans’ health needs by all nurses. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R.

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