02/27/2026
The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House and Senate — and it has the potential to significantly improve patient access to high-quality healthcare.
This important legislation would:
Remove unnecessary physician supervision of CRNAs under Medicare
Reduce barriers that limit how advanced practice registered nurses provide care
Improve access to safe, timely anesthesia services — especially in underserved and rural communities
CRNAs are highly trained anesthesia professionals who already deliver safe, effective care across hospitals, surgical centres and community settings nationwide. Allowing them to practise to the full extent of their education benefits both patients and the healthcare system.
You can help move this forward.
👉 Ask your U.S. Senators and Representative to cosponsor the ICAN Act today.
When contacting them, please personalize your message so it reflects your voice and your experience — personalized messages are far more effective than form letters.
Supporting the ICAN Act means supporting patient access, provider efficiency and the future of nurse-led care.
