ANA Endorses President Barack Obama's Re-Election Bid

The American Nurses Association?this week announced its endorsement of President Barack Obama for re-election.

"Increasing access to care and transforming the American healthcare system from one that focuses on illness care to a system that emphasizes prevention, wellness, and care coordination have been ANA's priorities for more than two decades," said ANA President Karen A. Daley, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN.?"ANA remains committed to supporting President Obama's efforts to fully implement and fund the Affordable Care Act."??

According to ANA, the Obama administration has consistently supported the nursing profession by appointing nurses to key leadership positions and creating new opportunities for nurses to deliver care through community health centers and school-based health centers.

The president has also supported nursing workforce programs, which include nurse faculty education and expanding loan repayment and scholarship programs.

"The Obama administration values nurses' expertise and understands that nurses need to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and licensure in order to fulfill the vision of healthcare reform," Daley said.?"We're honored to have the support of the American Nurses Association, and we look forward to working with them throughout the campaign," said Jim Messina, Obama for America campaign manager.

"President Obama believes affordable, reliable health insurance is an important part of middle-class security. He refuses to go back to when health insurance companies had unchecked power to deny coverage when you get sick or charge women more than men simply because of their gender," Messina continued.

"Americans who work hard and pay their premiums deserve the security that comes with good healthcare - and America's nurses know that. With their help, we'll ensure that President Obama has another 4 years to continue implementing the landmark health reforms that are already helping millions of Americans save money and lead healthier lives."

ANA will connect members who wish to engage actively?in the president's re-election efforts with the campaign's?Nurses for Obama?group. ANA has members in all 50 states and all U.S. territories, and has been making endorsements of candidates for? president since 1984.

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