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MS SB2089
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes clinical nurse specialists to provide home health services to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries consistent with federal law.
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Authorizes nurse practitioners to prescribe Schedules II-V controlled substances after completing a board-approved educational program and receiving prescription authority from the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
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Allows clinical nurse specialists to receive reimbursement for home health services for eligible Medicaid persons consistent with federal law applicable to Medicare beneficiaries.
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Authorizes physician assistants to provide home health services to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries as authorized by applicable federal law.
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Effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Home health services; authorize advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to provide to Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015