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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to registered nurse first assistants. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand coverage for services provided by registered nurse first assistants (RNFAs) in Massachusetts. Specifically, it requires that health insurance policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance organization contracts must provide coverage for RNFA services when they offer coverage for surgical first assisting benefits or services. The bill also directs the Department of Public Health to prepare a report on the provision of RNFA services and their impact on patient care quality, in consultation with various stakeholders, to be submitted by September 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1193 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1193.pdf |
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