Message from AANP - Your Voice is Needed to Urge the House to Pass the CARES Act

Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. The legislation, approved by the Senate, includes a provision authorizing Nurse Practitioners to certify and recertify home health care services for Medicare patients, expands funding for personal protective equipment and provides vital funding to respond to the pandemic. This is critically important for the health of the nation and our profession as we combat the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). 

This legislation now moves to the House, and we expect a vote by the chamber soon. It's urgent for House members to hear from NPs today. Please urge the House to act quickly to pass this legislation. Please take a moment today to go to the AANP Advocacy Center, send a thank you message to the Senate and urge your Representative in the House to pass this legislation. Both messages are prefilled for convenience.  All you need to do is enter your information and click “send message." You will receive a confirmation through AANP Action Center after sending the message. 

Let's make sure Congress knows that NPs and all health care providers are counting on them to act at this critical time. Your voice is needed now more than ever.