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MI HB4521
Bill
Status
4/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kate Segal
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AI Summary
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Requires health care corporations offering group or nongroup certificates that cover first assistant at surgery services to include coverage for services rendered by registered nurse first assistants acting within their licensed scope of practice.
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Mandates equitable payment to registered professional nurses acting as registered nurse first assistants when the corporation already provides coverage for first assistant surgery services by other licensed health professionals.
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Allows registered nurse first assistants to be subject to the same credentialing and contracting requirements as other licensed health professionals paid for first assistant at surgery services.
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Applies to certificates delivered, executed, issued, amended, adjusted, or renewed beginning 180 days after the bill's enactment.
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Contingent on enactment of House Bill 4520 and House Bill 4522 from the 97th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Insurance; health care corporations; coverage for first assistant surgical services; require payment for services provided by registered nurse first assistant if other nonphysicians are paid under the benefit plan. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 416f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4520'13, HB 4522'13
Insurance, health care corporations
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 04/10/2013
4/10/2013