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MA H4617
Bill
Status
10/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
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AI Summary
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Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) may fulfill requirements for diagnostic evaluations, medical necessity determinations, certifications, written orders, prescriptions, and treatment recommendations that currently require a physician for insurance coverage or reimbursement
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Amends five chapters of Massachusetts General Laws governing different types of health insurers: Chapter 175 (insurance companies), Chapter 176A (hospital service corporations), Chapter 176B (medical service corporations), Chapter 176G (HMOs), and Chapter 176O (utilization review)
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APRNs must be practicing under section 80B of chapter 112, which governs their licensure and scope of practice in Massachusetts
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Explicitly states the changes shall not be construed to expand the scope of practice of advanced practice registered nurses
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Replaces references to "treating physician" with "treating provider" or adds "treating advanced practice registered nurse" in utilization review statutes
Legislative Description
To remove barriers to patient care
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
12/8/2025