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AR HB1736
Bill
Status
3/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jim Dotson
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AI Summary
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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
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Medicaid recipients may receive diagnosis and treatment from chiropractic physicians without primary care physician referral
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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
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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