Bill > HB2953

This bill encompasses a comprehensive set of changes to Arizona's healthcare system, with multiple key provisions. Here's a summary: This bill establishes a new provisional licensure process for nurses from out-of-state, allowing them to obtain a temporary license within five business days if they meet specific criteria, such as having a good-standing license in another state and submitting fingerprints for a background check. The bill also introduces a new involuntary stabilization framework for individuals with substance-related impairments, specifically in counties with populations between one and 1.5 million, which allows for a five-day involuntary detention period for individuals whose substance use impairs their judgment and ability to make rational decisions. Additionally, the bill modifies various aspects of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), including implementing more rigorous eligibility verification processes, restricting presumptive eligibility determinations, and limiting retroactive coverage. The legislation also includes provisions for technical assistance grants for collaborative care models, a dementia awareness campaign, and a clinical rotation program for student nurse anesthetists. Furthermore, the bill establishes a grant program for hospital interoperability technology and sets specific county contributions for acute care and long-term care systems for fiscal year 2025-2026. Lastly, the bill extends existing acute care contracts with managed care organizations through September 30, 2028, and requires AHCCCS to update its preadmission screening instruments to more comprehensively assess cognitive and physical impairments.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83465