“A shortage of 100,000 healthcare workers will exacerbate existing disparities in healthcare access in certain states,” said Dan Lezotte of Mercer’s US Workforce Strategy and Analytics Practice. “It is imperative that healthcare systems take action and develop strategies to address shortages so patient care is not impacted.” Granting nurse practitioners full practice authority is a proven solution to address healthcare shortages and increase patients' access to care. It's time for Pennsylvania to take action and grant NPs full practice authority before healthcare shortages grow even worse. #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #FullPracticeAuthority #AccessToCare #HealthcareShortages #PatientAccess
Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1,335 followers
Sharing information about NPs, health care and improving high quality access to care throughout the Commonwealth.
About us
PCNP is the state organization that promotes and protects the practice of over 10,700 Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) in Pennsylvania. Formed in the 1980s by only three forward-thinking NPs, PCNP now has 18 regional groups across the Commonwealth. Each regional group offers networking opportunities and has a representative on the PCNP Executive Board that meets quarterly to discuss issues and set organizational goals. Member dues are used to support our central office, executive staff and maintain a Government Relations Specialist who represents us in Harrisbur
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http://www.pacnp.org
External link for Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
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- Hospitals and Health Care
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Nonprofit
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- healthcare, nursing, nurse practitioner, and education
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2400 Ardmore Blvd, Suite 302
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15221, US
Employees at Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
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New research shows full practice authority states reduce total health care costs for people with diabetes by 20% in urban areas, and drive down rural usage of advanced medical services by people with diabetes by about 10%. In other words, states can dramatically reduce health care costs without sacrificing the quality of care simply by deregulating their health care labor markets. And it doesn't cost a dime of taxpayer money. Obviously, some advanced diagnostic and treatment decisions and procedures can only be handled by doctors. But NPs undergo rigorous training programs that enable them to provide most primary care services — and identify when a consultation with a medical doctor is advisable. NPs are just as adept as doctors at diagnosing common diseases and prescribing widely used drugs. It's time for Pennsylvania to grant our NPs full practice authority and make it easier for patients to access high-quality health care. Click here to view the full article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch: https://lnkd.in/dJV_unBU.
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Pennsylvania is losing nurse practitioners to neighboring states that already offer NPs full practice authority. These NPs are leaving to do the job that they've been trained and educated to do, without the unnecessary restrictions placed on their ability to practice and care for patients. Studies show that full practice authority laws increase the number of NPs who remain and work in the state after graduation. And once practicing, NPs are more likely to move to a state with full practice authority, rather than the reverse. This means Pennsylvania likely won't gain back NPs who have moved to other states – unless PA enacts full practice authority legislation. In the midst of severe healthcare workforce shortages, Pennsylvania should be taking action to become a desirable place for NPs and other skilled healthcare professionals to work, rather than restricting their ability to practice. Full practice authority can help retain our valuable NP workforce, gain back NPs who left due to restrictive laws, and attract talented NPs from other states. And a greater number of NPs means greater healthcare options and access for patients across Pennsylvania. Click here for data showing even more benefits full practice authority could bring to Pennsylvania: bit.ly/CommonwealthFPA #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #FullPracticeAuthority #HealthcareAccess #HealthcareProfessionals #FPAforPA
How Full Practice Authority Can Increase Access and Improve Outcomes
commonwealthfoundation.org
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RSVP to "Care in Our Communities Week" to support full practice authority and greater healthcare access for Pennsylvania patients! To take part in this event, schedule a meeting with your local legislators during “Care in Our Communities Week” (September 9-13th) to explain why full practice authority is so important for patients across Pennsylvania. Then tell us about your scheduled meeting here so we can track our collective impact: https://lnkd.in/eyXaC2X2 We look forward to making a difference together across Pennsylvania!
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Nurse practitioners in the VA health system have full practice authority and are trusted healthcare professionals who care for our country's veterans and their families. The Veterans Health Administration is one of the largest integrated health care systems in the United States, employing thousands of NPs across VA medical centers and community‐based outpatient clinics across the country. A 2020 study comparing MD-assigned patients to NP-assigned patients in the VA health system found similar results in costs, clinical outcomes, and receipt of diagnostic tests across both patient groups. The study also found that the NP patients had less hospitalizations overall, as well as comparable outcomes across differing levels of patient comorbidity. These results suggest NPs may be effective at reducing patient hospitalizations and show how primary care NPs don't need to be limited to caring for less complex patients. The study adds to the ongoing decades evidence showing that NPs provide effective, high-quality health care and are a cost‐effective approach to addressing primary care shortages across the country. View the full study published in the National Library of Medicine: https://lnkd.in/et25CrPT #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #FullPracticeAuthority #AdvancedPracticeNurses #HealthcareAccess #AccessToCare
Outcomes of primary care delivery by nurse practitioners: Utilization, cost, and quality of care
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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A recent ground poll by the Commonwealth Foundation shows that Pennsylvanians strongly support full practice authority for nurse practitioners. Full practice authority would allow patients to access the care that Pennsylvania NPs are educated, clinically trained, and nationally certified to provide. And in the midst of severe healthcare workforce shortages, it would fully utilize the skilled NPs already living and working in our communities across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvanians want more high-quality healthcare options and better access to care in their communities. Full practice authority would give patients the access they need and the personal choice of healthcare providers they deserve. View more from the Commonwealth Foundation's 2024 ground poll here: https://lnkd.in/e8fgSxeP #FullPracticeAuthority #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #AccessToCare #HealthcareAccess #AdvancedPracticeNurses
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Nurse practitioners are highly-trained advanced practice nurses who practice in almost every healthcare setting! The NP role continues to grow to meet ever-increasing healthcare needs, and as NPs fill the gaps left by a lack of physicians. NPs are also highly trusted by patients, leading to an increase in demand across a wide variety of healthcare environments and specialty areas. It's time for Pennsylvania to remove the outdated restrictions on NP practice and help more patients access the high-quality care and positive health outcomes that NPs provide! #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #HealthcareAccess #AdvancedPracticeNurses #HealthcareProfessionals #AccessToCare
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Nurses are vital healthcare providers needed everywhere – not just in hospitals and healthcare facilities, but also in-home care. Thousands of Pennsylvanians face difficulties accessing skilled in-home care for their children because most nurses in the state can earn more working in hospitals and nursing homes. Many nurses can also earn higher wages through other in-home care programs or by working in neighboring states. Pennsylvania is also one of the most rapidly aging states, and without prioritization in the budget, more workers will leave the industry, and more patients both old and young will have to wait for care. It's time for Pennsylvania to support our valued nurses and NPs and make healthcare more accessible for all Pennsylvanians! #Nursing #CareForPA #HealthcareAccess #PatientCare #AccessToCare
Mia Haney and Laura Ness: The state budget left out a crucial group of nurses
post-gazette.com
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"We continue to monitor, support, and raise awareness of why full practice authority is important to modernize the licensure laws to allow nurse practitioners to care for and provide resources for their patients," said Stephen Ferrara, DNP and President of AANP. "We know it will increase access to care." Dr. Ferrara recently spoke about the top goals, priorities, and challenges affecting NPs in the upcoming year. "Some of the opposition to full practice authority is the mistaken idea that it will allow NPs to do more than they are licensed to do. However, in states that require a regulated contract between an NP and MD—states without FPA—NPs are unable to provide care or prescribe medications without maintaining a physician contract," Dr. Ferrara continued. "Retiring that unnecessary bureaucratic requirement is an issue that appeals to a broad coalition of organizations. At the end of the day, it’s about increasing access to care." #NursePractitioners #FullPracticeAuthority #AccessToCare #CareForPA
Stephen Ferrara, DNP, Begins Second Year as President of AANP
https://www.clinicaladvisor.com
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There are many reasons why many patients choose nurse practitioners... 💜 NPs practice whole-person care, looking not just at health problems but at the overall physical and mental wellbeing of patients. 🧑⚕️ NPs empower individuals to take control of their health, focusing on restoring health, promoting resilience, and preventing diseases across the lifespan. 🎓 NPs are advanced practice nurses who are highly trained, educated, and specialized within their fields. 🧑⚕️ Studies consistently show NP care leading to positive health outcomes and high levels of patient satisfaction. 🩺 Patients report shorter wait times for appointments with NPs, and more time spent with patients during healthcare appointments. It's time to end Pennsylvania's restrictive red tape on independent NP care and allow patients to choose their own healthcare providers! #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #PatientAccess #PatientCare #HealthOutcomes #AdvancedPracticeNurses #WholePersonCare
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