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MA S801
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Moore
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AI Summary
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Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) may fulfill insurance requirements for diagnostic evaluations, medical necessity determinations, certifications, written orders, prescriptions, and treatment recommendations that currently require a physician
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Amends four 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), and Chapter 176G (HMOs)
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Modifies Chapter 176O to include APRNs alongside physicians in utilization review and coverage determination processes, replacing "treating physician" with "treating provider" in certain provisions
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Explicitly states the legislation does not expand the scope of practice for APRNs beyond what is authorized under existing law (Section 80B of Chapter 112)
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Filed by Senator Michael O. Moore (Second Worcester) on January 16, 2025, and referred to the Financial Services Committee
Legislative Description
To remove barriers to patient care
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2/9/2026