Last week Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed truth-in-advertising legislation into law. Senate Bill 239 mandates increased transparency in healthcare provider identification and advertising.
Several states refer bills on prior authorization to committees. The Washington legislature passes a bill aligning out-of-network provisions with the federal law. Georgia, Louisiana and Tennessee consider bills expanding the scope of practice of physical therapists, physician assistants (PAs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
Indiana State Rep. Dennis Zent has introduced House Bill (HB) 1113 in the Indiana General Assembly that seeks to regulate practitioner identification and advertising.