HB2433 Summary

• Allows individuals to obtain laboratory tests directly from clinical laboratories without a health care provider's request or authorization if the laboratory offers direct-access testing.

• Requires laboratories conducting tests without provider authorization to provide results directly to the tested person with a bold notice stating the individual must arrange consultation with their health care provider for result interpretation.

• Prohibits health care providers from being held liable or subject to disciplinary action for failing to review or act on laboratory test results they did not request or authorize.

• Adds requirement that any laboratory test provided under direct-access testing must be performed by a laboratory participating in proficiency testing through a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-approved program.

• Clarifies that laboratories cannot bill third-party payors or insurance plans for direct-access laboratory tests conducted without a health care provider's request.