SB2418: Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act I CAN Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill, called the I CAN Act, would change Medicare and Medicaid rules to let more patients see advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)—nurses with extra training beyond standard nursing credentials. Currently, Medicare and Medicaid limit what services APRNs can provide and under what conditions. The bill aims to expand patient access to these nurses' services. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been assigned to a or voted on.
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SB2418: Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act I CAN Act