APRN Licensing Medicare 
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
Much of Medicare is in statute, and as a result the Administration has limited authority to expand telehealth absent Congressional action. 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. 42 CFR §482.12(c)(1)–(2)
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American Nurse
JULY 5, 2023
Expiring PHE waivers turn back the clock in some states Despite the proven value of advanced practice RN (APRN) care, the APRN role is at a crossroads. Depending on the state in which they practice, APRNs now may face more restrictions than during the PHE. Certain other restrictions also were lifted.
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
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
To prepare for the legislative initiative, the Coalition for Access to Healthcare Board conducted a survey of APRNs’ readiness to seek full practice authority as well as identify any perceived barriers to practice and access to care. Criteria for inclusion were currently licensed and actively practicing as a SC NP, CNM or CNS.
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.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 7, 2023
I have personally been practicing in telehealth for the past eight years,” says Mariea Snell, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, an associate professor of nursing and the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Maryville University. “I They would provide the level of care that each are currently licensed to provide.
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