Michigan

Support House Bill 4399/Senate Bill 268 to Protect Patients Choice of Provider

Today, more than 2.6 million Michiganders live without adequate access to health care. In fact, only 45% of the need for primary care is currently being met across the state.¹

At the same time, current state law restricts patients’ full and direct access to Michigan’s 14,000 nurse practitioners (NPs).² The overwhelming majority of patients want better access to NP care:

• 7 out of 10 Michiganders support legislation that gives greater access to NP services³
• 73% want the ability to choose an NP as their primary care provider³

Now is the time for Michigan to join more than half the United States – 27 states, D.C., and two territories that have already modernized state laws and improved access to health care for millions of patients.

Michigan House Bill 4399/Senate Bill 268 would:

• Improve access to care, especially in underserved urban and rural areas.
• Protect patient choice by allowing patients to choose their preferred health care provider.
• Streamline care by providing full and direct access to NP provided health services.

Make Your Voice Heard!

It is imperative that Michigan legislators hear directly from constituents and patients of NPs about how this legislation will benefit Michigan patients and improve the broader health care system.