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TX HB1942
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Smithee
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AI Summary
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Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) may contract directly with advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to provide health care services, regardless of whether the APRN's supervising physician is part of the HMO's network
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Insurers offering preferred provider benefit plans may designate APRNs as preferred providers, even if the supervising physician is not a preferred provider
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The legislation explicitly prohibits HMOs and insurers from using these provisions to supervise or control the practice of medicine
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Amends Chapter 843 and Chapter 1301 of the Texas Insurance Code by adding new sections 843.3125 and 1301.0525
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a participating or preferred provider for health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/21/2025