The bill, titled the "Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act" or "I CAN Act," aims to enhance access to healthcare provided by advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It seeks to remove barriers that limit the practice of nurse practitioners,...
Simple Explanation
The "I CAN Act" lets special nurses like nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists do more doctor-like jobs in Medicare and Medicaid so people, especially in places without many doctors, can get better care. It tries to make things cheaper by using these nurses for more jobs but doesn't say exactly how much everything will cost.