P.E.I. Nurses' Union welcomes the upcoming change to the Canada Health Act, which will allow nurse practitioners to contribute more to the health-care system on the Island.

Starting April 1 next year, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives will be able to bill for medically necessary services.

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced the change last week that provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided these professionals by as part of an overhaul of the …