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Working for you in Olympia!

AAPPN’s Legislative and Rules committees, as well as our lobbyists, are working hard to protect your profession and the health of all Washingtonians.

Learn How to Lobby on January 17

Learn How to Lobby Training

November 30, 2022

Learn how to share your professional experience with your legislator and help shape the state laws that impact your career at an online member gathering January 17, 2023. 

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Strengthening our profession

April 6, 2022

AAPPN advocated for a number of bills signed into law this year. Our legislative efforts resulted in more opportunities for psychiatric ARNPs and stronger mental health protection for our citizens.

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Legislative Update

January 25, 2022

AAPPN contacted each member of the committee on January 21 to urge committee passage of the bill. We joined with NAMI Washington in this collaborative effort. Our voices were joined by other health care advocate organizations listed below. 

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Lobby Week Kit

January 13, 2022

2022 Lobby Week Kit – Tools and tips for meeting with your legislators.

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Op/ed by Benjamin Danielson, MD

January 5, 2022

Health insurers have arbitrarily reduced reimbursement for ARNP services down to just 85% of their usual rates. In his Seattle Times op/ed Dr. Benjamin Danielson argues that inequities in reimbursement rates lead to inequities in care.

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Priority #1: Legislative and Advocacy Efforts

Legislative Update from Kristine Highlander

December 10, 2021

There is strength in numbers, and we need you to join in the effort!  

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