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Call to Action: SB114: NP/MD Ratio Bill
Senate Bill 114 - CHANGE IN NP to MD RATIO
Please spread the word that SB 114  PASSED  the Senate Health Committee unopposed . The bill called for a relaxation of the MD:NP Ratio from 1:4 FTEs to 1:9 FTEs. Yes, we had to compromise, but we knew that we would  NOT  see the bill progress through the Senate Health Committee (step 1) without this compromise. 

Now onto the hard work!   Emails/phone calls and  GOING TO MONTGOMERY  to walk the halls to meet and greet the Senator's are essential steps for this legislation to move through the Senate in a timely manner. 

One Senator stated, "I've gotten 600 emails from persons supporting the bill!" We need every Senator to say that! 

NPAA is asking that you contact your state Senators by phone and email to support SB114. Here are some talking points to discuss with your state representative.
Please pass this message on to your family, friends and health care provider friends.  If you have question call  D'Ann Somerall, President NPAA  at 205-902-0078 or email at  president@npalliancealabama.org
We need to flood these offices with emails and voicemails.
What to Do:
Locate the phone number for each senator (see attached) . Call each of the senators and ask for his/her support for Senate Bill 114. If the senator is not in his/her office, be sure to leave your request for his/her support for the bill along with your name, phone number, and voting district - if you are in his/her voting district. Follow up with an INDIVIDUAL email to each of the Senator.
 
For the emails: 

(Copy in the  Subject  field:)  Support Senate Bill 114

( Message  field – suggestions – should be personalized, yet not lengthy:)
 
Dear Honorable _____
Please support SB 114!
This bill does the following:
1. Maintains the collaborative practice agreement
2. Maintains regulatory quality assurance plans
3. Increases access to care
4. Reduces hospitalizations
5. Improves Alabama's Health Outcomes
6. Does not expand scope of practice! 
 
Sincerely,
 
(Include Your Name, Credentials, and Contact Information Here. Also, include your voting district - if you are in the senator’s voting district
Standing Together: Strength in Numbers!
Your support is critical to NPAA. Simply put, there is power in numbers! This is especially true when it comes to important activities such as approaching the legislature, state boards, reimbursement sources, and other stakeholders, in an effort to improve the practice environment. We need the help of every NP in the State to speak with one voice. Join NPAA today!