S 801
An Act to remove barriers to patient care
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve patient care in Massachusetts by expanding the role of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in diagnostic evaluations. Currently, there may be barriers to APRNs providing these evaluations, and this legislation seeks to remove those obstacles. The bill focuses on allowing APRNs to perform diagnostic evaluations, potentially increasing access to care for patients. It is part of a series of bills addressing patient care access and reimbursement.
Key provisions
- Allows advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to perform diagnostic evaluations.
- Aims to remove barriers to patient care through expanded APRN roles.
- Part of a broader effort to improve access to healthcare services.
- Related to a series of bills addressing patient care access and reimbursement.
Who is affected
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Potentially expands the scope of practice for APRNs.
- May improve access to diagnostic evaluations for patients.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.801 194th (Current)
An Act to remove barriers to patient care
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 801) of Michael O. Moore relative to diagnostic evaluation by an advanced practice registered nurse. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.801
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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