March 2017
Guest commentary for Forbes offers insight into the potential role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in shaping the future of health care.
Advanced-Practice Providers Are Key To America’s Healthcare Future
Month: July 2017
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NP Practice Authority Grows
March 2017 Update
With legislative sessions currently taking place in many states around the U.S., bills related to nurse practitioners and their nursing scope of practice have been in the news. Read the full story here:
nurse.org/articles/nurse-practitioner-scope-of-practice-expands-mar17/
June 2017
Read how the Commonwealth Fund examines how home-based primary care affects outcomes and costs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries with complex care needs.
Listen to United States House Committee discussion regarding the effectiveness of home-based primary care, including the efforts of HCCI and Dr. Thomas Cornwell.
July 19, 2017
Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) released a statement after the reintroduction of H.R. 3262, which he co-authored with other members of congress. The bill extends the Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Program (IAH) from five to seven years. IAH has proven successful in cutting costs while providing valuable increases in benefits to high-need beneficiaries. Read the full press release here: