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newsWhether you're looking for the latest policy news from the White House, CMS or your own home state, AANP's health policy office has you covered. From the status of a bill to regulatory updates, our expert staff is on the pulse of federal and state news as it develops, keeping NPs informed with the issues that matter most to their profession.

Federal News

  • 2013 NURSE Corps Scholarship Program Application Cycle Opens Today

  • Jonas Center Commits $25 Million to Prepare 1,000 Nurse Faculty and Clinical Leaders

  • USPSTF Has Two New Tools Available for Primary Care

White House Announcements

  • Promising News from NSDUH and Take-Back Day Reminder!
  • Presidential Proclamation -- National Health Center Week, 2012
  • Obama Administration Announces Ground-Breaking Public-Private Partnership to Prevent Health Care Fraud

State News

  • Letter: Nurse practitioners offer solution
  • Another Voice: It’s time to ease restrictions on nurse practitioners
  • When 'Doctor' Doesn't Mean 'Physician'
  • Bill Gives Nurse Practitioners More Responsibility in Patient Care

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