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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
For legislation to allow optometrists to treat glaucoma and ocular abnormalities of the human eye and the adjoining and adjacent tissue. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the scope of practice for optometrists in Massachusetts. It allows optometrists who meet certain educational and examination requirements to diagnose, prevent, and treat glaucoma and other ocular abnormalities, including by prescribing certain therapeutic pharmaceutical agents. The bill also establishes requirements for optometrists to participate in patient safety and medical error reduction efforts, and sets timelines for the Department of Public Health to designate hospitals, establish protocols, and create a data oversight process related to the expanded optometrist scope of practice.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Ruth Balser (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Jerry Parisella (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
José Tosado (D),
Joseph Wagner (D),
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/H1906 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1906.pdf |
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