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H.R.1317

I CAN Act Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act

Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act

Introduced·2/13/25

The I CAN Act expands access to healthcare services provided by advanced practice registered nurses under Medicare and Medicaid.

The I CAN Act, or Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act, aims to increase access to healthcare services provided by advanced practice registered nurses under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It allows nurse practitioners to provide hospice care services, cardiac rehabilitation, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. The bill also removes barriers for certified nurse-midwives by expanding access to training in maternity care and improving access to home health services.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

Feb 13, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Feb 13, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.