Gov. Newsom just signed my bill #AB890, to allow nurse practitioners full practice authority through a transition-to-practice process, like >two dozen other states, DC & the VA that provide pathways to allow nurse practitioners to practice independently. bit.ly/2Sd3Ffk

Great piece from CapRadio News on #AB890, which will eliminate a restriction in current law that prevents nurse practitioners from practicing without a physician present or on-call.

Repealing the ACA in the middle of an unprecedented pandemic would create chaos across the health care system and rip affordable health care coverage from millions of people at a time when access to health care services is absolutely essential. americanprogress.org/issues/healthc… via American Progress

Appreciate the support California Alliance of Child and Family Services:) #AB890 more closely reflects reality. MDs don’t directly oversee NPs. Often, MDs are available via phone. NPs have provided care without direct ‘supervision’ for decades, therefore pt safety is not threatened & more will have access 1/1/21

"People need to realize just because we are on Medi-Cal doesn’t mean we are not working. We are hard workers, we just cannot afford the health care system." Hear from some of the 2.9M Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal in CHCF Report: chcf.org/publication/wo… #ProtectOurCare

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Drive up and drop off your ballot! Vote like your life and our democracy depends on it, because it does. #BidenHarris2020 #Eggman2020 #ServiceOverSelf #SanJoaquinCounty

New England Journal of Medicine, one of the most prestigious medical journals in the world, lambasts US politicians for their handling of coronavirus pandemic. Editors call for Americans to vote out leaders who haven't done enough to address the pandemic. nbcnews.to/3lqqgS9

New England Journal of Medicine, one of the most prestigious medical journals in the world, lambasts US politicians for their handling of coronavirus pandemic. Editors call for Americans to vote out leaders who haven’t done enough to address the pandemic. nbcnews.to/30VowZm

Coming out takes an immense amount of strength and courage. No matter where you are in your journey, know that in California, you are loved and accepted. Happy #NationalComingOutDay !

Whether you came out years ago, are speaking your truth today, or are planning for the future, never doubt that you have the support of countless Americans nationwide. You are loved. #NationalComingOutDay

Decisions made in corporate boardrooms radiate through communities. Yet before #SB826, 29% of CA public companies had no women on their boards. Today, that number is only 2.3%. When women lead, we all rise! Learn more from CaliforniaPartnersProject here!👇 fortune.com/2020/10/13/cal…

More than 2 million Californians have signed up for “Where’s My Ballot?” to receive automatic notifications about the status of their ballot. Every Californian can sign up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov #VoteSafeCA #VoteCalifornia

The ACA covered millions of people and reduced the racial and ethnic disparities in health coverage in CA. To take away these coverage options, especially during a global pandemic and recession, would exacerbate racial and ethnic inequality in CA. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/racial-and-eth…

When a patient’s ZIP code is still a better predictor of their health outcomes than their genetic code, there is work to be done. NPs must lead. AANP is working to bolster our proactive response to the challenge of achieving health equity. See how you can help. #NPsLead #NPWeek

Check it out! The mayor of Walnut Creek Loella Haskew Loella Haskew has proclaimed Nov 8-14 as #NPWeek! Thank you City of Walnut Creek for recognizing #NursePractitioners! #CANP #NPsLead

Check it out! The mayor of Oakland Libby Schaaf has proclaimed Nov 8-14 as #NPWeek! Thank you City of Oakland for recognizing #NursePractitioners! #CANP #NPsLead

Today, we are thankful for @JimWoodAD2 and the @YesonAB890 coalition who helped us pass #AB890 into law this year. We are grateful for Governor Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom who signed this important bill, which will help increase access to critically-needed health care. #ThankfulToBeCANP

Thanks for info on interested parties meeting tomorrow at 12. It’s critical NPs & #AB890 supporters stay committed 2 process for CA to #ClosetheProviderGap effectively & meaningfully as @JimWoodAD2 intended. Make your voice heard tomorrow. Advocate for your patients & profession

Your mental health is just as important as your patients'. During Mental Health Awareness Month, and year-round, don't forget to prioritize your health and wellbeing. You are able to provide the best care when you are your best self.