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MI HB5915
Bill
Status
9/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sharon MacDonell
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AI Summary
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Adds "prescribing" to the duties audiologists can perform when selecting, fitting, and dispensing hearing aids and related amplification systems
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Replaces gendered pronouns ("he or she") with gender-neutral language ("the audiologist") throughout the section
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Clarifies that when audiologists discover trauma during routine cerumen removal, they must refer patients to individuals licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery
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Modifies language in speech and language screening provisions from "identification of" to "identifying" individuals with communication disorders
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Updates definition of "audiologist" to specify individuals must be licensed under the article to practice audiology
Legislative Description
Health occupations: audiologists; practice of audiology; modify to reflect the prescribing of hearing aids. Amends sec. 16801 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16801).
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/11/2024
9/17/2024