I CAN Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
The I CAN Act aims to improve access to healthcare services by expanding the roles of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) under Medicare and Medicaid. Specifically, it allows nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and potentially other providers to fulfill certain documentation requirements, supervise cardiac rehabilitation programs, and certify the need for inpatient hospital services. The bill also addresses the reimbursement of certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified nurse-midwives, and streamlines care delivery in skilled nursing facilities.
Key provisions
- Allows nurse practitioners to fulfill Medicare documentation requirements for diabetic shoe coverage.
- Expedites APRN supervision of Medicare cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
- Enables nurse practitioners to certify the need for inpatient hospital services under Medicare and Medicaid.
- Clarifies that certified registered nurse anesthetists can be reimbursed for evaluation and management services.
- Revises Medicare regulations to allow APRNs to provide services in skilled nursing facilities.
- Expands Medicaid clinic services to include APRNs.
- Improves access to home infusion therapy and hospice care services.
- Streamlines care delivery in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities, allowing APRNs to provide care under Medicare and Medicaid.
Who is affected
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
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