I CAN Act

The I CAN Act (Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act) expands healthcare access by removing barriers for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse-midwives within Medicare and Medicaid programs. Key provisions include allowing these professionals to provide cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services, prescribe certain diabetic shoes, and deliver hospice care without unnecessary physician supervision. The bill also clarifies reimbursement for services provided by certified nurse anesthetists and improves access to home health services through certified nurse-midwives. These changes directly affect Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by potentially increasing access to care and healthcare providers by expanding their scope of practice. The bill aims to improve healthcare delivery by leveraging the skills of advanced practice nurses across multiple care settings.