An Act to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to healthcare services for individuals who qualify for screenings, follow-up care, or treatment. It seeks to expand the use of patient navigation services, which can help patients understand and access the care they need. The legislation intends to ensure that eligible individuals receive timely and quality healthcare support.
Key provisions
- Expands access to patient navigation services.
- Focuses on improving access to screenings, follow-up care, and treatment services.
- Aims to support individuals eligible for these services.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
Who is affected
- Individuals eligible for screenings, follow-up care, or treatment services.
- Healthcare providers.
- Patients needing access to healthcare
Notable changes
- The bill introduces or expands coverage for patient navigation services.
- It builds upon existing efforts to improve healthcare access.
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Sponsors
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22 on record
Primary sponsor
Jessica Ann Giannino
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Danillo A. Sena
David Paul Linsky
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