Rep. Capps Introduces Legislation to Modernize Medicare Payments for Nursing Education
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Jul 15, 2009 | Policy Watch
Rep. Capps Introduces Legislation to Modernize Medicare Payments for Nursing Education
Source: govtrack.us
Today, Representative Lois Capps (D-CA) introduced HR 3185 to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. If enacted, this amendment will ensure that Medicare payments for nursing education match the health care needs of current and future Medicare recipients.
To meet the current and future demands for health care of the 65 and older population, the Capps amendment focuses on educating more Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and preparing them to provide care in home and community-based settings. An aging population with increasing chronic conditions requires health care services that are focused on primary care, care coordination, transitional care and prevention of disease, areas where evidence shows that APRNs are highly effective.
