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AZ SB1366
Bill
Status
2/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Barto
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals to obtain laboratory tests directly from licensed clinical laboratories without a health care provider's request or authorization if the laboratory offers such tests on a direct access basis.
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Requires laboratories conducting tests without a health care provider's authorization to provide results to the tested person with a bold statement that the person is responsible for arranging consultation with their health care provider.
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Prohibits health care providers from having a duty of care regarding test results they did not request or authorize, and shields them from liability or disciplinary action for failing to review unauthorized tests.
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Prevents clinical laboratories from submitting insurance claims for reimbursement from third-party payors for laboratory tests conducted without a health care provider's request or authorization.
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Explicitly includes pharmacogenetic testing within the definition of "laboratory test" for purposes of direct access testing.
Legislative Description
Laboratories; pharmacogenetic testing
Last Action
Referred to House HEALTH Committee
3/1/2016