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AANP Applauds Senate Introduction of ICAN Act

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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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.

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  • 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 ICAN Act will eliminate barriers to care that impede the progress of our health care system," said April Kapu.
  • The ICAN Act will eliminate outdated barriers to care that impede the progress of our health care system," said AANP President April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN.
  • "AANP is thrilled that Sen. Merkley has introduced the ICAN Act in the U.S. Senate and has taken another step forward to improve health care delivery for Medicare and Medicaid patients."

AANP Applauds U.S. House Legislation Strengthening Patient Access to Health Care

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) expresses its strong support for the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act. AANP thanks Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) for introducing this legislation, which would improve health care access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by removing barriers to practice for nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).

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  • "The health of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries depends on timely access to high-quality health care.
  • "It's critically important that health care policies reflect who is providing care in our communities and that our health care system is effective and efficient.
  • NPs provide health care to Medicare and Medicaid patients across all geographic areas and health care settings.
  • These common-sense steps would update the Medicare and Medicaid programs, to reflect the modern health care workforce and ensure patients continue to receive the high-quality health care they need and deserve from their chosen health care provider.

Nurse Practitioners Gather in Orlando for the 2022 AANP National Conference, June 21-26

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) national conference opens in Orlando, Florida, where NPs will engage in more than 350 live and 80 on-demand sessions, as well as networking events designed to inspire NPs and advance high-quality health care nationwide. The 2022 convening will enrich NP knowledge and clinical excellence in such topics as the treatment of obesity in primary care and the delivery of virtual neurology care, while celebrating the profession's landmark achievements of the last 12 months.

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  • "NPs truly are leading to advance the future of nursing and health care, and patients and policy makers are recognizing our vital role.
  • The 2022 AANP National Conference will take place June 21-26 at the Orange County Convention Center, and access to on-demand sessions will continue through July 27.
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners(AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.
  • AsThe Voice of the Nurse Practitioner, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.