Comment on CMS-2026-1916-0001

Summary: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) opposes the proposed rule because it would limit states' ability to pay nurse practitioners (NPs) at fair rates and entrench a 15% payment disparity compared to physicians. They argue that equitable reimbursement is necessary to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care and access for Medicaid patients, particularly in rural and underserved areas.