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AR HB1736

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services shall adopt rules by January 1, 2016 allowing Medicaid recipients direct access to chiropractic physicians without requiring a referral from a primary care physician

  • Medicaid recipients may receive diagnosis and treatment from chiropractic physicians without primary care physician referral

  • Division of Medical Services must develop a process for reporting diagnosis, treatment, costs of services, and cost-savings benefits under the new direct access provision

  • Chiropractic physicians providing diagnosis or treatment under this section shall receive the same reimbursement as if the Medicaid recipient had been referred by a primary care physician

Legislative Description

An Act To Allow Medicaid Recipients Direct Access To A Chiropractic Physician Without Referral From A Primary Care Physician.

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/6/2015

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