Bill Summary for H 998 (2017-2018)
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AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY AND REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS TO CREATE INCENTIVES FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE AND TO ASSIST RURAL HOSPITALS IN BECOMING DESIGNATED AS TEACHING HOSPITALS BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES; TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO ENSURE ITS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO BENEFIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR DENTISTS IN RURAL AREAS; AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY MEDICAID HEALTH OUTCOMES PROGRAMS.Intro. by Lewis, Murphy, White, Hunter.
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House amendments make the following changes to 2nd edition. Amends title to include language regarding improving access to dental care in rural North Carolina and the study of the impact of the Medicaid program on rural economies and resident's health.
Amendment #5 adds new Section 5, requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to study the impact of the Medicaid program on the health of individuals residing in rural areas of the state and economies of those areas. The study must include possible changes to the Medicaid program that would increase preventative health services and lower the overall cost of care, and an evaluation of the direct primary care model. Specifies four items that must be determined in the study. The report must be submitted to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice by October 1, 2019.
Amendment #3 adds new Section 6. Adds a statement about the benefit of expediting the licensing of dentists in states that border NC.
Amends GS 90-36, concerning licensing dentists from other states, requiring the State Board of Dental Examiners to issue a dentist license by credentials to any applicant who holds a current license and is in good standing in a state bordering North Carolina that will also issue a license by credentials to a dentist licensed in North Carolina. A dentist seeking admission in this manner must otherwise fulfill the standard conditions for licensure in the State. Removes requirement that a licensed dentist must establish a practice location and actively practice dentistry in the state within one year of licensure. Effective October 1, 2018.