AANP Applauds Senate Introduction of ICAN Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) thanks Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) for introducing the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act in the U.S. Senate. The House companion bill, H.R. 8812, was introduced on Sept. 13, by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH). This legislation would improve health care access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by removing federal barriers to practice for nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The ICAN Act is supported by more than 160 national, state and local organizations.