Bill > S249

This bill, the SAVE Act, makes several key changes to the regulation of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in North Carolina. It defines the different APRN roles and their scope of practice, requires APRNs to be licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, and clarifies that APRNs are authorized to prescribe, order, dispense, and furnish certain treatments and medications. The bill also repeals the existing requirement for a joint subcommittee of the North Carolina Medical Board and the Board of Nursing to develop rules governing the performance of medical acts by registered nurses. Additionally, the bill directs the Governor to request an "opt-out" exemption from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow hospitals and other facilities greater flexibility in obtaining Medicare reimbursement for anesthesia services.