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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Department of Public Health and the Department of Professional Licensure produce a report on costs of the current restriction preventing optometrists from treating glaucoma. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Public Health and the Department of Professional Licensure, in conjunction with the Board of Registration in Optometry, to produce a report on the costs imposed on Massachusetts residents from the current restriction that prevents optometrists from treating glaucoma. The report will analyze the average fees, wait times, and availability of access to ophthalmologists, particularly for underserved populations. The report will also compare Massachusetts' treatment to the rest of the nation and include recommendations on whether the scope of practice for optometrists should be expanded to include glaucoma treatment, and what restrictions should be in place. After a public hearing, the Commissioner of Public Health will be authorized to broaden the scope of practice for optometrists to treat glaucoma, with limitations to be determined by the Department of Public Health and Division of Professional Licensure.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
William Crocker (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Dave Vieira (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H3933 (on 06/27/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1925 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1925.pdf |
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