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Several states refer bills on prior authorization to committees. The Washington legislature passes a bill aligning out-of-network provisions with the federal law. Georgia, Louisiana and Tennessee consider bills expanding the scope of practice of physical therapists, physician assistants (PAs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
Hawaii introduces a measure expanding coverage of breast cancer screening. New Hampshire and Tennessee address bills modifying out-of-network billing provisions. Several states advance bills expanding scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs).
Indiana, Nebraska and New York consider measures expanding coverage of colorectal cancer screening. New York addresses bills modifying out-of-network billing provisions.
WHAT: A Massachusetts consumer-protection law going into effect Jan. 1 targets balance billing— or surprise billing— when insured patients receive unanticipated charges because they unknowingly accepted services from a provider who does not accept their insurance. "When a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider, the insurer may pay nothing,...
WHAT: A Massachusetts consumer-protection law going into effect Jan. 1 targets balance billing- or surprise billing- when insured patients receive unanticipated charges because they unknowingly accepted services from a provider who does not accept their insurance. "When a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider, the insurer may pay nothing,...