Title: Putting Patients Firsts (Public Text Link )
Summary: Puts patients first.
07/31/2020 - HOUSE insists on its amendments. 07/31/2020 - In HOUSE. CONFERENCE Committee members appointed. *****To CONFERENCE Committee.
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Title: Putting Patients Firsts (Public Text Link )
Summary: Puts patients first.
07/31/2020 - HOUSE insists on its amendments. 07/31/2020 - In HOUSE. CONFERENCE Committee members appointed. *****To CONFERENCE Committee.
Title: Healthcare Consumer Health Options and Care (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to healthcare consumer health options and increased care efficiency.
06/22/2020 - INTRODUCED. 06/22/2020 - To JOINT Committee on RULES. Dated 3/12/2020. 06/22/2020 - Reported from JOINT Committee on RULES. Dated 4/21/2020. 06/22/2020 - In SENATE. Rules suspended. Dated 4/21/2020. 06/22/2020 - To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING. Dated 4/21/2020.
Title: Putting Patients Firsts (Public Text Link )
Summary: Puts patients first.
06/25/2020 - Amended on SENATE floor by substitution of New Draft. For further action see S 2796.
Title: Oral Health Improvement (Public Text Link )
Summary: Improves oral health for all residents.
02/26/2019 - INTRODUCED. 03/01/2019 - To JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH. Dated 01/22/2019 03/04/2019 - Filed as House Docket 3436 05/02/2019 - Scheduled hearing pending for: 5/7/2019. 08/01/2019 - Discharged from JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH. 08/01/2019 - To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING.
Title: Oral Health Improvement (Public Text Link )
Summary: Improves oral health for all residents.
04/06/2020 - In JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING: Extension Order Filed. Extended until 5/1/2020.
Title: Scope of Practice (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to scope of practice.
01/22/2019 - INTRODUCED. 03/01/2019 - Filed as Senate Docket 2188 03/01/2019 - To JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH. Dated 01/22/2019
Title: Scope of Practice (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to scope of practice.
06/09/2020 - From JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Accompanied Study Order S 2751.
Title: Hormonal Contraceptives (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to hormonal contraceptives.
06/04/2020 - From JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Ought to pass. 06/04/2020 - To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING.
Title: Advanced Nursing Practice (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to the advanced nursing practice.
02/28/2019 - INTRODUCED. 02/28/2019 - Dated 1/22/2019. 03/01/2019 - Filed as Senate Docket 329 03/01/2019 - To JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH. Dated 01/22/2019
Title: Advanced Nursing Practice (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to the advanced nursing practice.
06/09/2020 - From JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Accompanied Study Order S 2751.
Title: Resident Oral Health (Public Text Link )
Summary: Improves oral health for all Massachusetts residents.
01/22/2019 - INTRODUCED. 03/01/2019 - Filed as Senate Docket 1942 03/01/2019 - To JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH. Dated 01/22/2019 05/02/2019 - Scheduled hearing pending for: 5/7/2019. 08/08/2019 - Discharged from JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH. 08/08/2019 - To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING.
Title: Resident Oral Health (Public Text Link )
Summary: Improves oral health for all Massachusetts residents.
07/23/2020 - From JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING: Ought not to pass. 07/23/2020 - In SENATE. Placed on the Orders of the Day.
Title: Health Insurance for Substance Abuse Services (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to health insurance coverage for substance abuse services provided by certified addiction recovery coaches.
02/26/2019 - INTRODUCED. 03/01/2019 - To JOINT Committee on FINANCIAL SERVICES. Dated 01/22/2019 03/04/2019 - Filed as House Docket 3630 05/29/2019 - Hearing scheduled for: 6/6/2019. 06/06/2019 - In JOINT Committee on FINANCIAL SERVICES: Heard. Eligible for Executive Session.
Title: Health Insurance for Substance Abuse Services (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to health insurance coverage for substance abuse services provided by certified addiction recovery coaches.
12/01/2020 - From JOINT Committee on FINANCIAL SERVICES: Accompanied Study Order H 5160.
Title: Public Health Dental Hygienist Collaborative Agreement (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to the collaborative agreement of a public health dental hygienist.
02/28/2019 - INTRODUCED. 02/28/2019 - Dated 1/22/2019. 03/01/2019 - Filed as Senate Docket 333 03/01/2019 - To JOINT Committee on FINANCIAL SERVICES. Dated 01/22/2019 10/01/2019 - In JOINT Committee on FINANCIAL SERVICES: Heard. Eligible for Executive Session.
Title: Public Health Dental Hygienist Collaborative Agreement (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to the collaborative agreement of a public health dental hygienist.
02/18/2020 - From JOINT Committee on FINANCIAL SERVICES: Accompanied Study Order S 2543.
Title: Oral Health Improvement (Public Text Link )
Summary: Improves oral health for all Massachusetts residents.
05/03/2018 - INTRODUCED. 05/03/2018 - New Draft for S 142, S 1169, H 2474 and H 2820. 05/03/2018 - To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING. 06/07/2018 - From JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING: Ought to pass. 06/07/2018 - To HOUSE Committee on WAYS AND MEANS.
Title: Combating Addiction (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to combating addiction, accessing treatment, reducing prescriptions, and enhancing prevention.
11/15/2017 - INTRODUCED. 11/15/2017 - Filed as House Docket 4367 11/15/2017 - To JOINT Committee on MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 01/03/2018 - Hearing scheduled for: 1/16/2018. 01/16/2018 - In JOINT Committee on MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Heard. Eligible for Executive Session. 02/06/2018 - In JOINT Committee on MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Extension Order Filed. Extended until 3/20/2018. 03/21/2018 - In JOINT Committee on MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Extension Order Filed. Extended until 5/4/2018. 05/07/2018 - From JOINT Committee on MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Amended by sub. of New Draft. See H 4470.
Title: Affordable Health Care Options (Public Text Link )
Summary: Promotes affordable health care options.
07/21/2017 - To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING. Dated 7/19/2017.
Title: Affordable Health Care Options (Public Text Link )
Summary: Promotes affordable health care options.
07/17/2017 - INTRODUCED. 07/17/2017 - Filed as House Docket 4139 07/21/2017 - To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING. Dated 7/19/2017. 03/01/2018 - In JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING: Extension Order Filed. Extended until 4/25/2018. 04/24/2018 - In JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING: Extension Order Filed. Extended until 5/16/2018. 05/21/2018 - In JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING: Extension Order Filed. Extended until 6/13/2018. 06/13/2018 - From JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING: Amended by substitution of New Draft. For further action see H 4605.
Title: Governor's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Bill Signing Message (Public Text Link )
Summary: (Governor Message) Submits a message from the Governor returning with his reduction or disapproval of certain items and sections, and also with recommendations of amendments of certain sections contained in House bill 3800 which makes appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, board, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements.
07/19/2017 - To HOUSE Committee on WAYS AND MEANS.
Title: Governor's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Bill Signing Message (Public Text Link )
Summary: (Governor Message) Submits a message from the Governor returning with his reduction or disapproval of certain items and sections, and also with recommendations of amendments of certain sections contained in House bill 3800 which makes appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, board, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements.
07/17/2017 - INTRODUCED. 07/17/2017 - Filed as House Docket 4138. 07/19/2017 - To HOUSE Committee on WAYS AND MEANS.
Title: Graduate Education for Certain Professionals (Public Text Link )
Summary: Relates to graduate education for certain professionals.
03/21/2017 - INTRODUCED. 03/21/2017 - Dated 1/23/2017. 03/21/2017 - Filed as House Docket 3236 03/21/2017 - To JOINT Committee on CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE. Dated 1/23/2017. 04/24/2017 - Discharged from JOINT Committee on CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE. 04/24/2017 - To JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH. 09/12/2017 - In JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Heard. Eligible for Executive Session. 02/06/2018 - In JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Extension Order Filed. Extended until 5/9/2018. 05/03/2018 - From JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Amended by substitution of New Draft. For further action see H 4454.
Title: Oral Health Expand Access Dental Therapists (Public Text Link )
Summary: Authorizes dental therapists to expand patient access to oral health care.
09/12/2017 - In JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Heard. Eligible for Executive Session.
Title: Oral Health Expand Access Dental Therapists (Public Text Link )
Summary: Authorizes dental therapists to expand patient access to oral health care.
03/08/2017 - INTRODUCED. 03/08/2017 - To JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH. 03/08/2017 - Filed as House Docket 2156 09/12/2017 - In JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Heard. Eligible for Executive Session. 02/06/2018 - In JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Extension Order Filed. Extended until 5/9/2018. 05/03/2018 - From JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Amended by substitution of New Draft. For further action see H 4454.
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. |