2023 Subject Index to Legislation

Advanced practice RN licensure system created; nurse-midwife license and practice requirements repealed; prescription authority and medical malpractice insurance provisions; hospital emergency services staffing [Sec. 619-625, 791, 1136-1143, 1147, 1329, 1591, 1592, 1734, 1755-1759, 1761, 1768, 1769, 1884, 2125, 2142-2147, 2301, 2305, 2307, 2308, 2310, 2313, 2315, 2316, 2582, 2583, 2585-2589, 2591-2599, 2601, 2602, 2619-2622, 2640, 2642, 2732, 2753, 2779, 2780, 2794, 2796, 2797, 2804, 2805, 2822, 2824, 2839, 2840, 2842, 2845-2853, 2855, 2857, 2858, 2860-2865, 2867-2872, 2874-2878, 2945-2948, 2957, 2958, 2961, 2969, 2977-2979, 2981, 2987-2993, 3028, 3112-3132, 3318, 3324, 9138 (3), 9438 (3)] [original bill only] - SB70

Advanced practice RN licensure system created; nurse-midwife license and practice requirements repealed; prescription authority and medical malpractice insurance provisions - SB145

Health care surrogate decision-making provisions created - AB653

Health care surrogate decision-making provisions created - SB682

Loss of society and companionship of parent in medical malpractice cases: claim by minor or adult child; disability and dependent provisions - AB871

Medical malpractice: limit on noneconomic damages increased - AB872

medical practice group Medical practice, Group

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover [Sec. 3050, 3052] - AB43

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover, conditions specified - AB784

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover [Sec. 3050, 3052] [original bill only] - SB70

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover, conditions specified - SB743

Clinical trial participants: coverage of routine care by health insurance policies and plans required - SB645

Defined network health plan: provisional approvals to individual health care providers under certain conditions - AB1187

Directory of health care providers: defined network plans and PP plans required to make available and update annually - AB789

Insurance coverage of persons with preexisting conditions, discrimination prohibited; health insurance market regulations [Sec. 3053, 3059, 3061-3065, 3068-3078, 3082, 3085, 3099-3106, 3108-3111, 9323 (3), 9423 (4)] - AB43

Insurance coverage of persons with preexisting conditions, discrimination prohibited; health insurance market regulations [Sec. 3053, 3059, 3061-3065, 3068-3078, 3082, 3085, 3099-3106, 3108-3111, 9323 (3), 9423 (4)] [original bill only] - SB70

Insurer network adequacy standards: OCI rule-making authority [Sec. 3051] - AB43

Insurer network adequacy standards: OCI rule-making authority [Sec. 3051] [original bill only] - SB70

Network sufficiency of defined network plans or PP plans: OCI required to evaluate - AB792

Permitted electronic transmissions under employer-sponsored health insurance policies and plans - AB367

Permitted electronic transmissions under employer-sponsored health insurance policies and plans - SB362

Preexisting condition discrimination prohibited; requirements and limitations on health insurance coverage in the event the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act no longer preempts state law - AB159

Preexisting condition discrimination prohibited; requirements and limitations on health insurance coverage in the event the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act no longer preempts state law - SB152

Prior authorization for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other health services by certain health plans prohibited - AB507

Prior authorization for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other health services by certain health plans prohibited - SB475

Substance abuse counselor providing AODA treatment or services: health insurance plans prohibited from excluding coverage for [Sec. 3055, 3094, 9323 (2), 9423 (2)] - AB43

Substance abuse counselor providing AODA treatment or services: health insurance plans prohibited from excluding coverage for [Sec. 3055, 3094, 9323 (2), 9423 (2)] [original bill only] - SB70

Tests and ancillary procedures needed for services for which health insurance coverage is mandated: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover - AB790

medical resident Medical resident, see Medical education

medical service Medical service

ADRC referrals from health care providers to patients re long-term care options: DHS required to allow - AB160

ADRC referrals from health care providers to patients re long-term care options: DHS required to allow - SB154

AEDs required at high school athletic activities and UW athletic events; trained individuals and implementation plan provisions - AB347

AEDs required at high school athletic activities and UW athletic events; trained individuals and implementation plan provisions - SB349

Ambulance inspection: DHS to make medical equipment inspections and set requirements [Sec. 2728-2730] - AB43

Ambulance inspection: DHS to make medical equipment inspections and set requirements [Sec. 2728-2730] [original bill only] - SB70

Ambulance service provider trust fund appropriation created; administrative costs provision - AB161

Ambulance service provider trust fund appropriation created; administrative costs provision - SB157

Ambulance service provider trust fund: payments to eligible ambulance service providers [Sec. 409, 1078, 2633] - AB43

Ambulance service provider trust fund: payments to eligible ambulance service providers [Sec. 409, 1078, 2633] [original bill only] - SB70

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover [Sec. 3050, 3052] - AB43

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover, conditions specified - AB784

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover [Sec. 3050, 3052] [original bill only] - SB70

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover, conditions specified - SB743

Clinical trial participants: coverage of routine care by health insurance policies and plans required - SB645

Death of individual within 24 hours of presentment at or admission to hospital or similar facilities: notifying the medical examiner or coroner required [S.Amdt.1: hospice exception added] - SB178

Electrocardiogram screening pilot program re middle and high school athletics programs in certain counties [Sec. 9119 (11)] - AB43

Electrocardiogram screening pilot program re middle and high school athletics programs in certain counties [Sec. 9119 (11)] [original bill only] - SB70

Emergency care hospital rates: limiting what hospitals can charge uninsured patients of certain income - AB787

Epinephrine for ambulances: DHS to reimburse ambulance service providers, conditions specified [Sec. 2631] - AB43

Epinephrine for ambulances: DHS to reimburse ambulance service providers, conditions specified - AB848

Epinephrine for ambulances: DHS to reimburse ambulance service providers, conditions specified [Sec. 2631] [original bill only] - SB70

Epinephrine for ambulances: DHS to reimburse ambulance service providers, conditions specified - SB782

Fall prevention and recovery training programs, CPR and first aid certification, and duty to provide aid at residential care apartment complexes, CBRFs, nursing homes, and hospices; civil liability and DHS provisions - AB942

Fall prevention and recovery training programs, CPR and first aid certification, and duty to provide aid at residential care apartment complexes, CBRFs, nursing homes, and hospices; civil liability and DHS provisions - SB884

Gender transition medical intervention for individuals under age 18: health care providers prohibited from engaging in, causing the engagement in, or making referrals for; exceptions and examining and credentialing boards provisions - AB465

Gender transition medical intervention for individuals under age 18: health care providers prohibited from engaging in, causing the engagement in, or making referrals for; exceptions and examining and credentialing boards provisions - SB480

Gender transition procedure: civil cause of action against health care provider for minor injured by; defense provisions - AB502

Gender transition procedure: civil cause of action against health care provider for minor injured by; defense provisions - SB479

Health care providers ordering or discussing innovative or novel therapies: discrimination or retaliation by health care entities or credentialing boards prohibited, conditions specified; gender transition exception - AB609

Health care providers ordering or discussing innovative or novel therapies: discrimination or retaliation by health care entities or credentialing boards prohibited, conditions specified; gender transition exception - SB922

Health care surrogate decision-making provisions created - AB653

Health care surrogate decision-making provisions created - SB682

MA payment for puberty-blocking drugs or gender reassignment surgery prohibited [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 308-311] - SB70

MA reimbursement for nontransport ambulance services; grants to technical colleges for EMS courses and HEAB program to reimburse tuition and materials re EMS certification or licensure; EMS Board report re changes scope of practice; levy limit exception; fire dues program eligible expenses; live 911 pilot program; Expenditure Restraint Program exclusion; reports required - AB1168

MA reimbursement for nontransport ambulance services; grants to technical colleges for EMS courses and HEAB program to reimburse tuition and materials re EMS certification or licensure; EMS Board report re changes scope of practice; levy limit exception; fire dues program eligible expenses; live 911 pilot program; Expenditure Restraint Program exclusion; reports required - SB1074

Medical cannabis program created; Office of Medical Cannabis Regulation created in DHS; grower, producer, and testing laboratory licenses ; patient and caregiver registry; dispensaries, prescription drug monitoring program, child placement and custody, fair employment law, UI, WC, open housing law, sales tax exemption, and criminal penalty provisions; reports from JRCCP, JSCTE, and DOA - AB1040

Medical research informed consent requirements created; chief surgeons of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force provision - AB1076

Medical research informed consent requirements created; chief surgeons of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force provision - SB1020

Naturopathic Medicine Month: May 2023 proclaimed as - AJR45

Naturopathic Medicine Month: May 2023 proclaimed as - SJR49

Nurse aide students: qualification for employment; DHS to request federal approval - AB690

Nurse aide students: qualification for employment; DHS to request federal approval - SB671

Palliative Care Council established in DHS; reports required - AB736

Palliative Care Council established in DHS; reports required - SB703

Patient lift devices: DHS grant program for CBRFs, hospices, nursing homes, and residential care apartment complexes - AB943

Patient lift devices: DHS grant program for CBRFs, hospices, nursing homes, and residential care apartment complexes - SB885

Patient visitation rights at health care facilities - AB257

Patient visitation rights at health care facilities - SB257

Personal protective equipment (PPE): DHS to maintain a stockpile [Sec. 400, 2584] - AB43

Personal protective equipment (PPE): DHS to maintain a stockpile [Sec. 400, 2584] [original bill only] - SB70

Pill tableting or pill encapsulation devices: possession, delivery, or manufacturing of prohibited; exceptions provided; JRCCP may report - AB1011

Pill tableting or pill encapsulation devices: possession, delivery, or manufacturing of prohibited; exceptions provided; JRCCP may report - SB931

Repair of complex rehabilitation technology prescribed and reimbursed under MA: DHS cannot require a prescription and prior authorization before reimbursing a provider - AB416

Repair of complex rehabilitation technology prescribed and reimbursed under MA: DHS cannot require a prescription and prior authorization before reimbursing a provider - SB434

Respiratory care practitioners allowed as part of ambulance staffing on any aircraft transporting pediatric patients between hospitals - AB224

Respiratory care practitioners allowed as part of ambulance staffing on any aircraft transporting pediatric patients between hospitals - SB221

Specialized transportation assistance pilot program created; MA, ADRC, DOT, and report provisions - AB923

Specialized transportation assistance pilot program created; MA, ADRC, DOT, and report provisions - SB856