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MN HF3244
Bill
Status
3/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Freiberg
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AI Summary
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All health plans must cover acupuncture services for treatment of pain and ongoing pain management when performed by a licensed acupuncture practitioner under chapter 147B, effective January 1, 2017.
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Board of Medical Practice, Board of Nursing, and Board of Dentistry must require licensees with authority to prescribe opioid medicines to complete two hours of continuing education on nonpharmacological alternatives for pain treatment and management.
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Continuing education requirement on opioid alternatives is effective January 1, 2017.
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Acupuncture coverage requirement applies to health plans offered, issued, or renewed to Minnesota residents on or after January 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Continuing education requirements for health professionals modified, and coverage for acupuncture services provided.
Last Action
Author added Theis.
5/21/2016