Health Reform
During the health reform process, the Nursing Community will be strongly committed to assisting the Administration and Congress in transforming the nation’s healthcare system into a patient-centered environment in which all individuals have access to high-quality, cost-effective care.
Jun 22, 2017
Nursing Community Issues Statement Urging Senators to Commit to America's Health
Fifty-three organizations signed on to a statement urging Senators to commit to America's health. The coalition believes our healthcare delivery system should be one that promotes wellness, advances innovation through scientific discovery, and provides timely access to care in order to support the patients, families, communities, and populations our members serve.
Mar 17, 2017
Nursing Community Sends Letter to CMS Administrator Verma
As the largest coalition representing nursing constituencies, the Nursing Community writes to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma pledging to work with CMS to ensure federal policies recognize RNs and APRNs as leaders and partners to increase affordability and quality for patients.
Feb 15, 2017
Nursing Community Sends Letter to HHS Secretary Price
As the largest coalition representing nursing constituencies, the Nursing Community writes to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price committing to work with HHS to assess where change is needed and preserve critical advancements to improve our healthcare system.
Jan 19, 2017
Nursing Community Sends Letter to Leadership on Health Reform
The Nursing Community pledges to work with leadership in the House and Senate as they draft legislation of healthcare reform. The NC sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, and the Committees of Jurisdiction to reiterate the need for a healthcare delivery system that promotes wellness, advances research through scientific discovery, and provides timely access to care.
Jan 27, 2017
Nursing Community Sends Letter to Leadership Outlining Health Priorities
The Nusing Community sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, and the Committees of Jusidiction outlining the NC's overarching healthcare reform priorities. The Nursing Community is prepared to work with Congress and provide expertise related to access, affordability, and quality.