California and Tennessee hold hearings on breast cancer screening while New Hampshire holds a hearing that would change the practice agreement for physician assistants (PAs).
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).
A Tennessee committee holds a hearing about breast cancer screening. Arizona, Colorado and Missouri legislatures advance bills that would expand the scope of practice for physician assistants (PAs).
Hawaii and Rhode Island advance breast cancer screening legislation. Missouri and Tennessee hold hearings on legislation expanding scope of practice for physician assistants (PAs) and assistant physicians.