Austin, Texas, January 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — American Nurses Association® (AANP) applauds the introduction of S. 131 and HR 618. Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workerst, in both the Senate and House by Senators Brown (D-Ohio) and Collins (R-Main), Rep. Wahlberg (R-Michigan) and Rep. Courtney (D-CT) oHou. Currently, federal employees can choose nurse practitioners (NPs) as their health care providers under the federal employee health benefit program, but outdated federal law prohibits these same providers from being federal employees’ workplace-related health care providers. injury care cannot be authorized and supervised. This measure would allow federal workers to obtain quality medical care for work-related injuries from the health care provider of their choice.
There are more than 355,000 licensed NPs in the United States, providing care in communities of all sizes, and this year the profession was named a top health care job.
“This bipartisan law will ensure federal employees have timely access to the care they need when they need it most,” said the AANP president. April KappDNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN. “This bill authorizes nurse practitioners to certify federal workplace injuries and oversee the treatment of injured workers. The AANP and over 355,000 licensed NPs in the United States, Senators Brown and Collins, and Rep. Wahlberg and Rep. We thank you for your dedication to improving access and urge Congress to act swiftly to pass this important law.
American Nurses Association® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. It represents the interests of over 355,000 licensed NPs in the United States. Promote excellence in practice, teaching and research. Establish optimal standards for patients with NP and other healthcare consumers.As nurse’s voice®, AANP represents NP’s interests as a provider of high-quality, cost-effective, and comprehensive patient-centered healthcare. To find NPs in the community, please visit: npfinder.comFor more information on NP, please visit: aanp.org.
Source American Nurses Association
