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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 multidisciplinary health care teams and further regulating advanced practice nurses. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote team-based healthcare by further regulating advanced practice nurses (APNs) in Massachusetts. It requires APNs with independent practice authority to practice within a healthcare system and have clinical relationships with physicians in the same specialty. These clinical relationships must provide for consultation, collaborative management, or referral, depending on the patient's health status. The goal is to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary care for patients by establishing professional collaborations between APNs and physicians.
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/H2144 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2144.pdf |
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