A Step Forward for America - A New Challenge for Nursing
The Washington State Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association (ANA),
the largest nursing organization in the United States, applaud House lawmakers for
passing "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” by a vote of 219-212.
The passage of this historic legislation is an affirmation that Americans recognize
the need for affordable, quality health care reform. WSNA and ANA also recognizes
the hard work of the House and Senate in passing the “The Health Care and Education
Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010” which provides important improvements
to the health care reform bill signed into law by President Obama.
The National Federation of Nurses strongly supported President Obama’s efforts to
reform our health care system and was encouraged to see an increased emphasis on
primary care, preventative care, and accessibility of affordable health coverage
for Americans. Along with WSNA and ANA, the NFN celebrates the historic passage
of health care reform and stands ready to work with nurses and the government to
meet the challenge of increasing access to health care.
This legislation is a giant step forward and marks the beginning of a new era for
health in America. As registered nurses, we will be on the frontlines of implementing
these new changes and delivering care to a broader and larger portion of our country.
ANA was honored to be among the invited guests to be on hand as President Obama
signed health reform into law.
WSNA has consistently supported and advocated for a system that guarantees every
single person in this country has access to quality care in a timely fashion by
the most appropriate health care provider at an affordable cost. We look forward
to working with our members, ANA, government, and local and national partners to
meet this challenge.
WSNA Effort on Health Care Reform
WSNA is proud to have partnered with the Oregon Nurses Association and Montana Nurses
Association in promoting reform through the ‘Nurses 4 Health Reform’ television
ads and website. Launching on August 19, 2009, the campaign featured television
ads across the Pacific Northwest and a new website, www.Nurses4HealthReform.org,
with information and tools for both nurses and the general public to get involved
in the health care debate.
Click below to watch the WSNA TV ads on health reform
