APRN Licensing Medicaid 
Health Leaders | Nursing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
With more than 100 million Americans lacking access to primary care, employing more nurse practitioners (NPs) and allowing them to practice at the top of their license is critical to making healthcare more accessible in rural areas, NP leaders say. of full-time NPs seeing Medicare patients and 82% seeing Medicaid patients.
Capitol Beat
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
However, waivers that allowed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice at the top of their license will expire on October 9 absent further Congressional action. 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)
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Health Leaders | Nursing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Each state licenses and regulates its own providers through state medical boards, and not everyone is comfortable treating a patient in another state through telehealth. But licensure is still a complex process, and doctors must apply for a license in every state in which they want to practice. Nearly 80% of rural U.S.
American Nurse
APRIL 30, 2024
Because licensing laws are different in every state, Palicki had to choose which states to practice in, even though she’s a telehealth provider. Access to care is supposed to be a priority for the healthcare system, but there are so many limitations on providers—especially APRNs.” There are roadblocks, though.
Capitol Beat
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
State and federal waivers that have been active for almost three years have allowed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the full extent of their education and clinical training. The bill represents huge progress for APRNs to continue to practice at the top of their license. Nurse Advocates stand with Rep.
Nurse.com
JULY 18, 2022
In fact, by last year there were more NPs licensed for primary care than there were primary care physicians, who now make up only about 30% of all MDs. It is no surprise, then, that NPs are in particular demand in rural America and, over 80% of NPs accept Medicare and Medicaid patients. Rural areas of the U.S.
Capitol Beat
DECEMBER 6, 2022
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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