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NC S373

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Woodard

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "free clinic" to explicitly include telehealth services provided without charge or for a minimum fee to cover administrative costs.

  • Adds dental assistants and nurse practitioners to the list of health care providers eligible to provide voluntary health care services under the Act.

  • Clarifies that compensation or other consideration for volunteer health care services does not include room and board, other essentials necessary during service provision, or memorabilia.

  • Specifies that health care services provided at a provider's place of employment when referred by a nonprofit community health referral service do not qualify as voluntary provision of health care.

  • Takes effect September 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Expand Voluntary Health Care Services

Health Services

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/30/2021

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