Bill Summary for H 287 (2023-2024)
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AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS AND PHARMACISTS TO EDUCATE PATIENTS WITH PRESCRIPTIONS FOR OPIOID PAIN MEDICATIONS AND MEDICATIONS TO TREAT OPIOID USE DISORDER ABOUT THE POTENTIAL DANGERS OF OPIOIDS, OVERDOSE PREVENTION, AND THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF OPIOID ANTAGONISTS TO PREVENT OVERDOSE DEATHS; CLARIFYING MEDICAID BENEFITS FOR INMATES; ALLOWING RECIPROCAL LICENSING FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS; REDUCING THE UNNECESSARY REGULATORY BURDEN ON MASTER'S LEVEL PSYCHOLOGISTS; INCREASING ACCESS TO QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES; ELIMINATING CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES, REHABILITATION FACILITIES, AND REHABILITATION BEDS; INCREASING THE NUMBER OF EDUCATION HOURS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE AS A MASSAGE THERAPIST; AND ENCOURAGING THE USE OF TRIBAL HEALTH FACILITIES BY STATE RESIDENTS SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.Intro. by Sasser, K. Baker, White, Potts.
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Bill summary
Senate committee substitute to the 4th edition makes the following changes.
Amends the act’s long title. Makes organizational changes.
Section 5
Removes proposed changes to definition of nursing care under GS 131E-176 (the definitions pertaining to certificates of need). Amends term rehabilitation facility so that it means a facility that has been classified and designated as an inpatient rehabilitation facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (currently, means a public or private inpatient facility which is operated for the primary purpose of assisting in the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities through an integrated program of medical and other services which are provided under competent, professional supervision).
Section 7
Encourages the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the local management entity/managed care organizations (LME/MCOs) to enter into any intergovernmental agreements allowable under federal and State law with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to facilitate the use of tribal health facilities by any residents of the State seeking voluntary admission to those facilities or subject to involuntary commitment under State law. Allows the agreements to address matters such as transportation of individuals under involuntary commitment and assurances of compliance with State and tribal court orders, and other matters, as necessary. Requires DHHS, in consultation with the LME/MCOs to report to the specified NCGA committee on whether any intergovernmental agreements have been executed and any necessary legislative changes by February 1, 2025.