August 2017 Newsletter
Alabama Medicaid to Pursue 
Alternative to Regional Care Organizations 

Alabama Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar issued a press release on July 27, 2017 stating that with federal administration changes and potential congressional adjustments the Alabama Medicaid Agency will pursue an alternative to the Regional Care Organization (RCO) initiative to transform the Medicaid delivery system. The State will work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a flexible program which builds off the Agency’s current case management structure as a more cost-efficient mechanism to improve recipients’ healthcare outcomes. 
NPAA  Bylaw Review

The   Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama (NPAA) is the professional organization that represents our State’s advanced practice nurses and students enrolled in nurse practitioner programs.  

As an NPAA member or follower, we are asking you to please review the proposed bylaw changes and send any comments and suggestions to:


Denise Williams, NPAA Administrative Director

denise.williams.npaa@gmail.com


The comment period will be open for 7 days.  Within a week of closing the comment period, the bylaws will be sent only to the full membership for a vote to approve. To have a vote, please join NPAA today if you are not already a member!
Early Bird Discounts End September 1st!
Earn 8 CEUs and 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™*
at the 
11th Annual NPAA Conference!
The Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama (NPAA) will hold its 11th Annual Advanced Nursing Practice Conference on  October 27 -28th, 2017 at the Hyatt Wynfrey Conference Center in Birmingham, AL (located at Galleria Mall). 
Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity for your company to interact with experienced, practicing nurse practitioners.  Reserve your space today!
Enjoy an exciting day of 8 CEUs on Friday, do some shopping at the Galleria on Friday evening, then join us back on Saturday morning for a half day of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 

*Accreditation Statement 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama through the joint providership of the Medical Foundation of Alabama and the Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama. The Medical Foundation of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement 

The Medical Foundation of Alabama designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
Stand with us to make a difference in Alabama!
Benefits of Membership:

  • AANP Discount: NPAA members get a 10% discount on their AANP membership.
  • Continuing Education: The NPAA Annual Conference provides Alabama nurse practitioners with up-to-date clinical, legal, professional and pharmacologic continuing education, required for maintaining licensure in Alabama.
  • Employment Information: NPAA provides provider and preceptor directories to assist in your preceptor or employment search.
  • Leadership: NPAA executive board officers are dedicated to promoting the professionalism and practice of advanced practice nurses in the state of Alabama. Serving on the executive board and steering committee can perfect professional skills, such as public speaking, networking and leadership experience.
  • Legislative Activity: NPAA monitors legislative activity at the Alabama State Capitol.  We work to protect and promote the practice and profession of Alabama advanced practice nurses. NPAA works with Alabama’s regional APN groups to provide one voice for nurse practitioners in the state.  NPAA and its members actively support legislation and candidates that desire to promote better access to quality health care, provided by advanced practice nurses.
  • Networking: NPAA offers the opportunity to network with other APN professionals via the NPAA website, the annual NPAA Conference, the monthly newsletter, and social media via the NPAA Facebook page and Twitter account.
  • Preceptors:  NPAA offers a list of preceptors to all NPAA members as well as student-members seeking to fulfill clinical requirements.   
Together  We are Stronger! 
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Thank you for all of your continued support!!   If you would like to learn more about getting more involved with NPAA, please do not hesitate to contact us (link below).