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MS SB2557
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the automatic reverter/repealer (sunset provision) on existing statutes governing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), making prior legislative changes permanent effective July 1, 2010
- Eliminates the requirement that certified nurse practitioners be under the supervision of a licensed physician in order to qualify for insurance reimbursement
- Defines "advance practice registered nurse" to include certified registered nurse midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse practitioners, and establishes licensure qualifications including post-basic education, national certification, or a master's/post-master's degree in a nursing clinical specialty
- Requires APRNs to maintain a collaborative/consultative relationship with a licensed physician or dentist and practice under board-approved protocols or practice guidelines, rather than direct physician supervision
- Mandates that insurance policies, medical service plans, and hospital service contracts reimburse services performed by certified nurse practitioners when those services fall within their lawful scope of practice, regardless of whether a physician performed the service
Legislative Description
Certified nurse practitioner requirement for supervision by a licensed physician for insurance reimbursement; delete reverter.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/9/2010
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