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MO SB682
Bill
AI Summary
- Only physicians licensed under Missouri law may perform ablation of targeted nerves for diagnosing or treating chronic, persistent, and intractable pain
- Only physicians may perform percutaneous precision needle placement in the spinal column with drug placement under fluoroscopic guidance, except inter-laminar lumbar epidural injections in hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers may be performed by others if Medicare reimbursement standards change to require image guidance
- Only physicians may perform laser or endoscopic discectomy, or surgical placement of intrathecal infusion pumps and spinal cord stimulators for pain management outside surgical, obstetrical, or post-operative settings
- Certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologist assistants remain authorized to perform surgical, obstetrical, and post-operative anesthesia and pain control services
- The provisions automatically expire four years after the effective date of August 28, 2012, unless reauthorized by the general assembly
Legislative Description
Requires that certain pain management techniques be performed by licensed physicians
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/18/2012
Committee Referrals
Professional Registration And Licensing4/26/2012
Health, Mental Health, Seniors And Families2/2/2012
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