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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to registered nurse first assistants. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure that insurance policies and health service contracts in Massachusetts provide coverage for services provided by registered nurse first assistants during surgical procedures. It amends the General Laws to specify that such provisions should be interpreted as covering registered nurses licensed under Chapter 112 who provide first assistant services. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to prepare a report on the provision of services by registered nurse first assistants and its effect on patient care quality, in consultation with various industry stakeholders, to be submitted to the legislature by September 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2227 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2227.pdf |
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