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The Future of Nursing Report, 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity

On May 11, 2021, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine released their report The Future of Nursing, 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity (the “FON Report”).

Posted 05/27/2021

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Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Address Health Professional License Portability During a Public Health Emergency

New bills in Congress aimed at improving with provider mobility and interstate telehealth would allow providers to practice anywhere in the country with one state license…but there are critical exceptions.

Posted 08/21/2020

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AVѧԺ Letter to CMS Outlines Regulatory Priorities Post COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

On June 18, 2020, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (AVѧԺ) submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining AVѧԺ’s regulatory priorities once the federal Public Health Emergency has ended..

Posted 06/23/2020

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HHS Sends Letter, Guidance to States Encouraging State Licensing Waivers, Relaxation of Scope of Practice Requirements

Posted 03/27/2020

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Student Loan Default and State Licensing Board Discipline

AVѧԺ issues letter of support for the Protecting JOBs Act, which would prevent states from disciplining licensees purely due to their failure to make student loan payments.

Posted 03/04/2019

Policy Briefing

White House Health Care Report Addresses Scope of Practice, Worker Mobility, and Telehealth

On December 3, 2018, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Labor released a report entitled, Reforming America’s Healthcare System through Choice and Competition.

Posted 01/10/2019

Policy Briefing

Legislation Addressing Opioid Epidemic Becomes Law

The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act expands treatment options for patients with substance use disorder by allowing greater access to APRN delivered care and telehealth services

Posted 10/08/2018

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Federal Trade Commission Report Highlights Nurse Licensure Compact

The FTC staff report focuses on ways to enhance license portability at the state level.

Posted 09/25/2018

Policy Briefing

Occupational Licensing Reform Database

The AVѧԺ Government Affairs staff is excited to give members a closer look at the key policy developments in Washington, DC that impact nursing regulatory bodies, state-based regulation, and AVѧԺ’s public policy goals.

Posted 08/01/2018