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The research team analyzed data from previous studies that evaluated health outcomes and hospitalization rates of Medicare and Medicaid patients by state. In states where APRNs were fully independent in their practice, the researchers found significant improvement in quality of care and health outcomes.
"The movement for unrestricted APRN practice nationwide is happening right now," Rantz said, "More and more states are changing their laws because they've seen the improvements. They're looking ahead to the future and providing access to care."