The AHA Friday expressed its full support for a Department of Veterans Affairs’ proposed rule that would allow all advanced practice registered nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training. “This proposal is critical to ensuring that an adequate supply of quality licensed health providers is available to care for the more than 9 million veterans served annually by the VA system,” wrote Ashley Thompson, AHA senior vice president for public policy analysis and development.  

Related News Articles

Headline
The FBI, along with the National Security Agency and other international cybersecurity agencies, this week released a joint agency advisory on cyber operations…
Headline
AHA May 23 submitted recommendations to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission in response to the agencies’ requests for information on…
Perspective
Public
In December 2024, Army 2nd Lt. Regina Benson celebrated her 105th birthday. At the time of her passing the following month, she was America’s oldest military…
Headline
The House May 22 passed the fiscal year 2025 budget reconciliation bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by a 215-214 vote. The legislation includes significant…
Headline
The White House May 22 released its Make America Healthy Again report that focuses on childhood chronic disease. The report highlights findings from the MAHA…
Headline
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury May 22 released several new guidance documents and requests for information on price…