ACP Letter Expressing Concern About the I CAN Act, H.R. 8812

While ACP appreciates the goal of increasing patient access to clinicians, ACP is greatly concerned that that the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act, or the 'I CAN Act,' H.R. 8812 goes much too far in allowing non-physician clinicians to deliver care that is not commensurate with their training, skills, and demonstrated competencies in accord with national standards.

Jonni M.

Scope of practice; Lucille Roybal-Allard; David Joyce; Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act; I CAN Act; H.R. 8812; clinician; non-physician clinician; team based care; clinical care teams; allied health professions; Medicare Administrative Contractors; MACs; local coverage determination; LCD; physician led team; physician training; advanced practice registered nurse; APRN; nurse practitioner; physician assistants; medical training; hospital; inpatient; Medicare; Medicaid; medical education; residency; clinical; residencies; licensing; specialty training; physician shortage; primary care; internal medicine specialists; collaboration

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