The American Academy of Nursing strongly recommends Congress avoid federal spending cuts to this vital program and take action to protect essential funding. Reductions in coverage are harmful to health and people will lose access to care. Maintaining and promoting Medicaid coverage is essential to ensure that populations receive health care that meets their needs.

Science Adds Value for Everyone (SAVE) is the Academy’s comprehensive initiative to demonstrate the value and impact of nursing science – the science of care – to policymakers and the public. SAVE communicates why nursing science is critical to improving the health and well-being of countless lives, and how cuts to federal research agencies that support nursing science have devastating consequences .

Two weeks ago, I had the honor of receiving the gavel from Dr. Linda Scott, becoming the American Academy of Nursing’s 31st President. When I ran to serve as President-Elect, I had completed two terms on the Board, serving from 2017-2021. The evolution of the Academy was evident during these years, and when I came back to the Board in 2023, I was energized by the work ahead for the organization. 

President's Message in the July/August edition of Nursing Outlook, written by Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FNAP, FAAN.