Title: Optometrists Scope of Practice (Public Text Link )
Summary: Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
05/08/2023 - FILED. 05/11/2023 - INTRODUCED. 05/11/2023 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on REGULATED PROFESSIONS.
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Title: Optometrists Scope of Practice (Public Text Link )
Summary: Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
05/08/2023 - FILED. 05/11/2023 - INTRODUCED. 05/11/2023 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on REGULATED PROFESSIONS.
Title: Out of State Health Care Practitioners (Public Text Link )
Summary: Codifies and extends authorization for certain out of State health care practitioners and recent graduates of health care training programs to practice in New Jersey, provides that a person who is currently licensed or certified by a governmental agency located in another State as an alcohol and drug counselor shall be authorized to practice for up to a specified period of time as an alcohol and drug counselor in New Jersey without holding a license.
09/15/2022 - FILED. 09/22/2022 - INTRODUCED. 09/22/2022 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on REGULATED PROFESSIONS. 01/12/2023 - From ASSEMBLY Committee on REGULATED PROFESSIONS as amended. 01/12/2023 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Primary Care and Mental Health Services Reimbursement (Public Text Link )
Summary: Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary care and mental health services according to Medicare payment rates for the same services, provides that the Medicaid reimbursement rate for primary care and mental health services shall be no less than a specified percent of the payment rate that applies to such services under part B of Medicare, provides that primary care services shall include those services furnished by, among others, a midwife.
06/06/2022 - FILED. 06/09/2022 - INTRODUCED. 06/09/2022 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HUMAN SERVICES. 06/05/2023 - Transferred to ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH. 06/05/2023 - From ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH as amended. 06/05/2023 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on APPROPRIATIONS. 06/08/2023 - Transferred to ASSEMBLY Committee on HUMAN SERVICES. 06/08/2023 - From ASSEMBLY Committee on HUMAN SERVICES.
Title: Behavioral Health Care (Public Text Link )
Summary: Establishes initiatives related to behavioral health care, including increasing reimbursement rates, providing cost of living adjustments, establishing grant programs for facility upkeep and provider training, and relaxing clinical supervision requirements.
06/01/2023 - FILED. 06/05/2023 - INTRODUCED. 06/05/2023 - To SENATE Committee on HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS.
Title: Optometrists Scope of Practice (Public Text Link )
Summary: Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
05/11/2023 - FILED. 05/15/2023 - INTRODUCED. 05/15/2023 - To SENATE Committee on COMMERCE.
Title: Out of State Mental Health Practitioners (Public Text Link )
Summary: Permits certain out of State mental health practitioners to practice in State.
02/16/2023 - FILED. 02/23/2023 - INTRODUCED. 02/23/2023 - To SENATE Committee on HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS.
Title: Self Administered Hormonal Contraceptive Orders (Public Text Link )
Summary: Permits pharmacists to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to a standing order, in accordance with protocols established by Board of Pharmacy and Board of Medical Examiners.
05/20/2021 - FILED. 06/01/2021 - INTRODUCED. 06/01/2021 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Dental Therapy and Licensure (Public Text Link )
Summary: Regulates dental therapy and licensure of dental therapists.
01/13/2021 - FILED. 01/25/2021 - INTRODUCED. 01/25/2021 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on REGULATED PROFESSIONS.
Title: Optometrists (Public Text Link )
Summary: Establishes requirements for optometrists to be authorized to administer immunizations against coronaviruses and influenza.
01/04/2021 - FILED. 01/07/2021 - INTRODUCED. 01/07/2021 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH. 01/13/2021 - From ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH as amended. 03/25/2021 - Passed ASSEMBLY. *****To SENATE. 03/25/2021 - Received in the SENATE without Reference. 03/25/2021 - Amended on SENATE floor. 03/25/2021 - Substituted for S3306. 03/25/2021 - Passed SENATE. *****To ASSEMBLY for concurrence. 03/25/2021 - In ASSEMBLY. Read second time on concurrence in SENATE additional amendments. 03/25/2021 - ASSEMBLY concurred in SENATE amendments. 05/12/2021 - Signed by GOVERNOR. 05/12/2021 - Chapter No. 2021-101
Title: COVID 2019 Medication Pharmacists Administration (Public Text Link )
Summary: Authorizes pharmacists to administer coronavirus disease 2019 medications.
10/08/2020 - FILED. 10/19/2020 - INTRODUCED. 10/19/2020 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Self Administered Hormonal Contraceptives and Medicaid (Public Text Link )
Summary: Requires Medicaid coverage for self-administered hormonal contraceptives dispensed by pharmacist under standing order.
06/24/2021 - FILED. 06/28/2021 - INTRODUCED. 06/28/2021 - To SENATE Committee on HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS.
Title: Self Administered Hormonal Contraceptives and Medicaid (Public Text Link )
Summary: Requires Medicaid coverage for self-administered hormonal contraceptives dispensed by pharmacist under standing order.
06/10/2021 - FILED. 06/15/2021 - INTRODUCED. 06/15/2021 - To SENATE Committee on HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS. 06/24/2021 - Withdrawn from further consideration.
Title: Optometrists Immunization Administration (Public Text Link )
Summary: Authorizes optometrists to administer immunizations against coronaviruses and influenza under certain circumstances.
12/21/2020 - FILED. 01/07/2021 - INTRODUCED. 01/07/2021 - To SENATE Committee on HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS. 03/09/2021 - From SENATE Committee on HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS as amended. 03/25/2021 - Substituted by A5222.
Title: Self Administered Hormonal Contraceptives Prescription (Public Text Link )
Summary: Allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self administered hormonal contraceptives under certain circumstances.
02/25/2020 - INTRODUCED. 02/25/2020 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Self Administered Hormonal Contraceptives Prescription (Public Text Link )
Summary: Allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self administered hormonal contraceptives under certain circumstances.
02/24/2020 - FILED. 02/25/2020 - INTRODUCED. 02/25/2020 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Community Health Worker Program (Public Text Link )
Summary: Establishes New Jersey Community Health Worker Program in Department of Health to facilitate linking medically underserved communities with health care resources.
02/20/2020 - INTRODUCED. 02/20/2020 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Community Health Worker Program (Public Text Link )
Summary: Establishes New Jersey Community Health Worker Program in Department of Health to facilitate linking medically underserved communities with health care resources.
02/13/2020 - FILED. 02/20/2020 - INTRODUCED. 02/20/2020 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Advanced Practice Nurses Medication Prescription (Public Text Link )
Summary: Regards the Consumer Access to Health Care Act, eliminates requirement of joint protocol with physician for advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication.
01/14/2020 - FILED. 01/14/2020 - INTRODUCED. 01/14/2020 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Advanced Practice Nurses Medication Prescription (Public Text Link )
Summary: Regards the Consumer Access to Health Care Act, eliminates requirement of joint protocol with physician for advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication.
01/14/2020 - FILED. 01/14/2020 - INTRODUCED. 01/14/2020 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Prisoner Reentry Peer Support Hotline (Public Text Link )
Summary: Establishes Prisoner Reentry Peer Support Hotline.
02/24/2020 - From SENATE Committee on LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 02/24/2020 - To SENATE Committee on BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS.
Title: Prisoner Reentry Peer Support Hotline (Public Text Link )
Summary: Establishes Prisoner Reentry Peer Support Hotline.
02/10/2020 - FILED. 02/13/2020 - INTRODUCED. 02/13/2020 - To SENATE Committee on LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 02/24/2020 - From SENATE Committee on LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 02/24/2020 - To SENATE Committee on BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS.
Title: Pharmacist Self Administered Hormonal Contraceptive (Public Text Link )
Summary: Allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self administered hormonal contraceptives under certain circumstances.
01/30/2020 - INTRODUCED. 01/30/2020 - To SENATE Committee on HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS.
Title: Pharmacist Self Administered Hormonal Contraceptive (Public Text Link )
Summary: Allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self administered hormonal contraceptives under certain circumstances.
01/27/2020 - FILED. 01/30/2020 - INTRODUCED. 01/30/2020 - To SENATE Committee on HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS.
Title: Community Health Workers Perinatal Curriculum (Public Text Link )
Summary: Directs Department of Health to develop standardized perinatal health curriculum for community health workers.
01/14/2020 - INTRODUCED. 01/14/2020 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Title: Community Health Workers Perinatal Curriculum (Public Text Link )
Summary: Directs Department of Health to develop standardized perinatal health curriculum for community health workers.
01/14/2020 - FILED. 01/14/2020 - INTRODUCED. 01/14/2020 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on HEALTH.
Topic | Explanation |
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Addiction Counselors | Addiction counselors work with people with substance use disorders. Legislation includes changes to certification or licensure processes, supervision requirements and scope of practice for addiction counselors. |
Community Health Workers | Community health workers are frontline public health workers who are trusted members of and/or have a deep understanding of the community served. Legislation includes changes to certification or licensure processes, Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement, and scope of practice for community health workers. |
Community Paramedics | Community paramedics provide care for patients at home or in other non-urgent settings outside of a hospital under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice provider. Legislation includes the creation or changes to community paramedicine programs, certification or licensure processes, Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement, and scope of practice for community paramedics. |
Dental Hygienist – Direct Access | Direct access refers to the ability of a dental hygienist to initiate treatment based on their assessment of a patient’s needs without the specific authorization of a dentist, treat the patient without the presence of a dentist and maintain a provider-patient relationship. |
Dental Hygienist – Prescriptive Authority | Prescriptive authority refers to a dental hygienist’s authority to prescribe medications such as fluoride, antimicrobial solutions and anesthetics, among others. |
Dental Therapists | Dental therapists provide specified dental services, at dental offices or other approved practice sites, especially in rural and underserved areas. Legislation includes changes to licensure and certification requirements, Medicaid reimbursement, prescriptive authority and scope of practice for dental therapists. |
Licensed Professional Counselors | Licensed professional counselors—also referred to as licensed mental health counselors—are mental health service providers who have a relevant master’s or doctoral degree. Legislation includes changes to authority or ability to diagnose to diagnose a patient’s mental illness without having to refer patients to other licensed professionals. |
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (NP) – Medication-Assisted Treatment | Legislation includes codifying nurse practitioner (NP) authority to prescribe medication-assisted treatment. |
NP – Practice Authority | Practice authority can be defined as a nurse practitioner’s (NP) ability to practice with or without physician oversight. |
NP – Prescriptive Authority | Prescriptive authority refers to a nurse practitioner’s (NP) authority to prescribe medications. |
NP – Primary Care Provider | Some states explicitly identify a nurse practitioner (NP) as a primary care provider, such as allowing NPs to pursue certification in adult-gerontology or pediatric primary care as a defined population focus. |
Optometrist – Authority to Perform Ophthalmic Procedures | Authority to perform ophthalmic procedures includes optometrists’ ability to perform common ophthalmic procedures within their scope of practice including contact lens fitting, annual eye exams and foreign body removal. Some states grant optometrists the authority to utilize surgical and laser privileges. |
Optometrist – Injectable Authority | Injectable authority refers to optometrists’ ability to administer injections including for the treatment of anaphylaxis, other medications or vaccinations. |
Optometrist – Prescription of Controlled Substances | Prescription of controlled substances refers to optometrists’ ability to prescribe certain classifications of controlled substances. |
PA – Medication-Assisted Treatment | Legislation includes codifying physician assistant authority to prescribe medication-assisted treatment. |
Physician Assistant (PA) – SOP Determination | Scope of practice determination refers to whether a physician assistant’s scope of practice is determined at the practice level, by a state medical board or state law. |
PA – Prescriptive Authority | Prescriptive authority refers to a physician assistant’s authority to prescribe medications. |
PA – Supervision Requirements | Supervision requirements refer to whether a physician assistant is required to practice under the supervision of or in collaboration with a physician either at the practice level, by the state medical board or in state law. |
Peer Support Specialists | Peer support specialists use their lived experience of recovery from mental illness and/or addiction, plus skills learned in formal training, to provide behavioral health services, education, recovery support and connection to other services. Legislation includes changes to licensure and certification requirements, and Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement of peer support specialists. |
Pharmacist – Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine | Pharmacists are authorized to administer vaccines in all 50 states, but the type of vaccine and the age of a patient varies by state. Some states authorized pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine after the public health emergency ends. |
Pharmacist – Prescription Adaptation | Prescription adaptation refers to a pharmacist’s authority to modify medication regimens from the original prescriber to improve a patient’s health outcome, either independently or in collaboration with the original prescriber. |
Pharmacist – Prescription of Hormonal Contraceptives | Prescription of hormonal contraceptives refers to a pharmacist’s authority to prescribe contraceptives without having a collaborative practice agreement in place. |
Pharmacist – Prescription of Tobacco Cessation Aids | Prescription of tobacco cessation aids refers to a pharmacist’s authority to prescribe tobacco, smoking or nicotine cessation aids without having a collaborative practice agreement in place. |
Teledentistry | Teledentistry uses technology to provide and support dental care services remotely, including face-to-face consultations via video conference, sharing images and records among providers, and monitoring patients. Some states reimburse for teledentistry services through Medicaid and/or commercial insurance providers. |
Other Dental Bills | Legislation allowing dental therapists and dental hygienists to perform other tasks or procedures that are not captured in the specific categories above. |
Other Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Bills | Legislation allowing nurse practitioners to perform other tasks or procedures that are not captured in the specific categories above. |
Other Physician Assistant Bills | Legislation allowing physician assistants to perform other tasks or procedures that are not captured in the specific categories above. |