MA S716

Bill

To remove the restrictions on the licenses of certified registered nurse anesthetists as recommended by the Institute of Medicine and the Federal Trade Commission

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
07/23/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to remove the restrictions on the licenses of certified registered nurse anesthetists as recommended by the Institute of Medicine and the Federal Trade Commission. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to remove the restrictions on the licenses of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) as recommended by the Institute of Medicine and the Federal Trade Commission. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Adding CRNAs to the definition of "practitioner" in Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws, allowing them to distribute, dispense, conduct research with, or use controlled substances in their professional practice. 2. Removing the requirement for physician supervision of CRNAs in Chapter 94C, giving them more autonomy in their practice. 3. Directing the Board of Registration in Nursing to promulgate regulations governing the provision of CRNA services, including ordering and interpreting tests, ordering and evaluating treatments, and any necessary registrations under Chapter 94C. 4. Requiring the Department of Public Health and the Board of Registration in Nursing to promulgate the necessary regulations by December 31, 2020. The overall goal of the bill is to expand the scope of practice for CRNAs in Massachusetts, aligning with recommendations from national healthcare organizations to improve access to anesthesia services and reduce healthcare costs.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Marc Pacheco (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S716

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S716
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S716.pdf

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