The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauds House lawmakers for passing “H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.” This landmark legislation was approved by a vote of 220-215 in a Saturday session. ANA has been a tireless advocate for meaningful health care reform which recognizes the vital role of nurses, creates a system that [...]

The American College of Nurse?Midwives (ACNM) is pleased to announce its endorsement of America’s Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R.3200). H.R. 3200 takes positive steps toward ACNM’s seven principles of health reform http://www.midwife.org/ACNMHealthReformPrinciples_000.pdf, particularly universal coverage, the reduction of health disparities, and the improvement of maternal and infant health.

The American Psychiatric Association issued this statement in support of mental health parity legislation passed by Congress:
“The American Psychiatric Association hails action by both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives yesterday that would put coverage of mental health treatment on an equal footing with treatments for other health conditions. This compromise legislation helps [...]