Health Care Reform Helps Nurse Practitioners Find More Opportunities

According to a Marketplace, American Public Media radio story aired as nurse practitioners (NPs) began their annual conference in Phoenix, health care reform has breathed new life into the care that NPs provide to Americans. With a focus on reducing costs, policy makers, health care leaders, and consumers are viewing access to NPs and the health care they provide in a new light. In many states NPs can diagnose disease, prescribe medications and interpret lab tests. In some rural areas, the NP is the only health care provider available. The new law recognizes the contributions NPs make to primary care. Listen to the complete story.

The Center continues to address access and barriers to care, and the importance of all Americans having enough providers when and where they need them. Read more here.