Understanding Bills and Laws that Impact APRNs Read about the bills listed below. Review the history and any changes that have affected their policy or provider practice (specific to NPs).

1. Find the House Bill related to prescribing Durable Medical Equipment and Home Health Services. Make sure to discuss the impact of the Affordable Care Act or any other bills that have affected providers and/or patients. 

A.     Prescribing Durable medical equipment.    

B.     Prescribing Home Health Care Services.   

    2.   Health Bill 607 independent practice Tamika

a.     What does independence in practice, autonomy and collaborative practice mean throughout the country.   

b.     Research and become familiar with the steps and processes that have occurred to get to HB 607. 

c.     Be prepared to discuss in detail the stake holders. 

TWO REFERENCES FOR EACH QUESTION NEEDED. ONE REFERENCE IS ALREADY GIVEN.

The Florida Senate. 2016 Bill Summaries – The Florida Senate. (n.d.). Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/BillSummaries/2016/html/1424