by oaapn | Mar 28, 2025 | Legislation, News, News and Updates
Exciting News! 📣 The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act has been reintroduced — a crucial step forward in expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare nationwide. This bipartisan legislation empowers APRNs to practice to the full scope of their...
by oaapn | Jul 16, 2024 | Leadership, News and Updates
“Following our recent celebration of Nurses Week, I found myself reflecting on how far we have come as a profession as well as all the many best practices nurses have developed that enable safe, quality patient care around the globe. From handwashing to...
by oaapn | Jul 15, 2024 | General, Legislation, News and Updates
Over the past year, GRC has been busy working with lobbyists, stakeholders, and legislators. Our largest accomplishments have been:Â The introduction of SB 196: Global Signature Authority, sponsored by Senator Roegner. We have participated in and followed extensive...
by oaapn | Jul 14, 2024 | APRNs, General, Membership, News and Updates
2023 Accomplishments:  Provided billing and coding education at the statewide conference Provided member updates on billing and coding, including new E/M rules for 2024 and split-shared billing. Worked with the Ohio Department of Health to improve communication with...
by oaapn | Apr 26, 2024 | Legislation, News and Updates, SB196
On April 24, 2024, the second testimony for Senate Bill 196: Global Signature Authority took place in the Senate Health Committee. SB 196, if passed into law, will allow APRNs throughout the state of Ohio to sign important patient documents that are within the...
by oaapn | Mar 5, 2024 | Legislation, News and Updates
SB 196, Global Signature Authority, was introduced on the Ohio Senate Floor by Senator Roegner on February 28, 2024. The primary goal of SB 196 is to remove outdated policy that prevents APRNs in the state of Ohio from completing and signing paperwork for their...
