Important Federal Legislative Alerts for NPs and PAs - Responsed Needed

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There are 2 very important pieces of legislation that need your attention and support.  Please go to links below to easily send support letters via capwhiz.

S227 The Health Care Planning and Improvement Act of 2011

This bill authorizes NPs to order home health services. Click http:www.capwiz.com/aanp/issues/alert/?alertid=14934206 to automatically send a letter of support to your senators

S56 The Medicaid Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician Assistant Act of 2011

This bill removes the states discretion for recognizing NPs and PAs as primary care providers for Medicaid managed care programs.  Click http://www.capwiz.com/aanp/issues/alert/?alertid=30621501 to send a letter of support to your senators.