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| 1 | + | Amended IN Senate June 19, 2017 Amended IN Assembly April 20, 2017 Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1368Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 17, 2017 An act to add Sections 123823, 124037, and 125186 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 14133.91 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal. health professionals.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1368, as amended, Calderon. Medi-Cal: authorization requests. Health professionals: authorization forms.Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. Existing law provides for a schedule of benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, subject to utilization controls. Existing law provides that specified utilization controls may be applied to any specific service or group of services that are subject to utilization controls, including prior authorization requirements. Existing law also requires the department to administer other health programs, including the California Childrens Services Program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, and the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program.This bill would authorize a physician to designate require the department to allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, provided that the physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider. program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, or the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, and to allow a nurse practitioner to sign any required authorization form, as specified, under the California Childrens Services Program, subject to specified criteria, including, among others, that the physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 123823 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:123823. The department shall allow a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The nurse practitioner is a CCS-paneled provider who is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.SEC. 2. Section 124037 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:124037. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.SEC. 3. Section 125186 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:125186. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.SECTION 1.SEC. 4. Section 14133.91 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, immediately following Section 14133.9, to read:14133.91. A physician may designate The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, provided that the subject to both of the following: (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043).(b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
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| 3 | + | Amended IN Senate June 19, 2017 Amended IN Assembly April 20, 2017 Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1368Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 17, 2017 An act to add Sections 123823, 124037, and 125186 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 14133.91 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal. health professionals.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1368, as amended, Calderon. Medi-Cal: authorization requests. Health professionals: authorization forms.Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. Existing law provides for a schedule of benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, subject to utilization controls. Existing law provides that specified utilization controls may be applied to any specific service or group of services that are subject to utilization controls, including prior authorization requirements. Existing law also requires the department to administer other health programs, including the California Childrens Services Program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, and the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program.This bill would authorize a physician to designate require the department to allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, provided that the physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider. program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, or the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, and to allow a nurse practitioner to sign any required authorization form, as specified, under the California Childrens Services Program, subject to specified criteria, including, among others, that the physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO | |
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| 5 | + | Amended IN Senate June 19, 2017 Amended IN Assembly April 20, 2017 Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2017 | |
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| 7 | - | Amended IN Senate June 29, 2017 | |
| 8 | 7 | Amended IN Senate June 19, 2017 | |
| 9 | 8 | Amended IN Assembly April 20, 2017 | |
| 10 | 9 | Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2017 | |
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| 12 | 11 | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION | |
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| 14 | 13 | Assembly Bill No. 1368 | |
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| 16 | 15 | Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 17, 2017 | |
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| 18 | 17 | Introduced by Assembly Member Calderon | |
| 19 | 18 | February 17, 2017 | |
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| 21 | - | An act to add Sections 123823, 124037, | |
| 20 | + | An act to add Sections 123823, 124037, and 125186 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 14133.91 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal. health professionals. | |
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| 23 | 22 | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 25 | 24 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 27 | - | AB 1368, as amended, Calderon. Health professionals: authorization forms. | |
| 26 | + | AB 1368, as amended, Calderon. Medi-Cal: authorization requests. Health professionals: authorization forms. | |
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| 29 | - | Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. Existing law provides for a schedule of benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, subject to utilization controls. Existing law provides that specified utilization controls may be applied to any specific service or group of services that are subject to utilization controls, including prior authorization requirements. Existing law also requires the department to administer other health programs, including the California Childrens Services Program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, | |
| 28 | + | Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. Existing law provides for a schedule of benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, subject to utilization controls. Existing law provides that specified utilization controls may be applied to any specific service or group of services that are subject to utilization controls, including prior authorization requirements. Existing law also requires the department to administer other health programs, including the California Childrens Services Program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, and the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program.This bill would authorize a physician to designate require the department to allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, provided that the physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider. program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, or the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, and to allow a nurse practitioner to sign any required authorization form, as specified, under the California Childrens Services Program, subject to specified criteria, including, among others, that the physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider. | |
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| 31 | - | Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. Existing law provides for a schedule of benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, subject to utilization controls. Existing law provides that specified utilization controls may be applied to any specific service or group of services that are subject to utilization controls, including prior authorization requirements. Existing law also requires the department to administer other health programs, including the California Childrens Services Program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, | |
| 30 | + | Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. Existing law provides for a schedule of benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, subject to utilization controls. Existing law provides that specified utilization controls may be applied to any specific service or group of services that are subject to utilization controls, including prior authorization requirements. Existing law also requires the department to administer other health programs, including the California Childrens Services Program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, and the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program. | |
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| 33 | - | This bill would require the department to allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, or the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, and to allow a nurse practitioner to sign any required authorization form, as specified, under the California Childrens Services Program, subject to specified criteria, including, among others, that the physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider. | |
| 32 | + | This bill would authorize a physician to designate require the department to allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under the Medi-Cal program, provided that the physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider. program, the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program, or the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, and to allow a nurse practitioner to sign any required authorization form, as specified, under the California Childrens Services Program, subject to specified criteria, including, among others, that the physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider. | |
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| 35 | 34 | ## Digest Key | |
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| 37 | 36 | ## Bill Text | |
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| 39 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1.Section 123823 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:123823.The department shall allow a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a)The nurse practitioner is a CCS-paneled provider who is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b)The physician and the designated nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.SEC. 2 | |
| 38 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 123823 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:123823. The department shall allow a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The nurse practitioner is a CCS-paneled provider who is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.SEC. 2. Section 124037 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:124037. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.SEC. 3. Section 125186 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:125186. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.SECTION 1.SEC. 4. Section 14133.91 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, immediately following Section 14133.9, to read:14133.91. A physician may designate The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, provided that the subject to both of the following: (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043).(b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
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| 41 | 40 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 43 | 42 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 44 | + | SECTION 1. Section 123823 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:123823. The department shall allow a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The nurse practitioner is a CCS-paneled provider who is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 46 | + | SECTION 1. Section 123823 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: | |
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| 48 | + | ### SECTION 1. | |
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| 50 | + | 123823. The department shall allow a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The nurse practitioner is a CCS-paneled provider who is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 52 | + | 123823. The department shall allow a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The nurse practitioner is a CCS-paneled provider who is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 54 | + | 123823. The department shall allow a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The nurse practitioner is a CCS-paneled provider who is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 49 | - | The department shall allow a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following: | |
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| 58 | + | 123823. The department shall allow a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following: | |
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| 53 | 60 | (a) The nurse practitioner is a CCS-paneled provider who is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
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| 57 | 62 | (b) The physician and the designated nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 64 | + | SEC. 2. Section 124037 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:124037. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 66 | + | SEC. 2. Section 124037 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: | |
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| 61 | - | SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 124037 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:124037. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 63 | - | SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 124037 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: | |
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| 65 | - | ### SEC. 2.SECTION 1. | |
| 68 | + | ### SEC. 2. | |
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| 67 | 70 | 124037. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 69 | 72 | 124037. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 71 | 74 | 124037. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 75 | 78 | 124037. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following: | |
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| 77 | 80 | (a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
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| 79 | 82 | (b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 81 | - | SEC. 3 | |
| 84 | + | SEC. 3. Section 125186 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:125186. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 83 | - | SEC. 3 | |
| 86 | + | SEC. 3. Section 125186 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: | |
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| 85 | - | ### SEC. 3. | |
| 88 | + | ### SEC. 3. | |
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| 87 | 90 | 125186. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 89 | 92 | 125186. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 91 | 94 | 125186. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following:(a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice.(b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 95 | 98 | 125186. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this article, subject to both of the following: | |
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| 97 | 100 | (a) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
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| 99 | 102 | (b) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. | |
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| 101 | - | SEC. 4 | |
| 104 | + | SECTION 1.SEC. 4. Section 14133.91 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, immediately following Section 14133.9, to read:14133.91. A physician may designate The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, provided that the subject to both of the following: (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043).(b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
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| 103 | - | SEC. 4 | |
| 106 | + | SECTION 1.SEC. 4. Section 14133.91 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, immediately following Section 14133.9, to read: | |
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| 105 | - | ### SEC. 4. | |
| 108 | + | ### SECTION 1.SEC. 4. | |
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| 107 | - | 14133.91. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, subject to both of the following: (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043).(b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
| 110 | + | 14133.91. A physician may designate The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, provided that the subject to both of the following: (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043).(b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
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| 109 | - | 14133.91. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, subject to both of the following: (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043).(b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
| 112 | + | 14133.91. A physician may designate The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, provided that the subject to both of the following: (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043).(b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
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| 111 | - | 14133.91. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, subject to both of the following: (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043).(b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
| 114 | + | 14133.91. A physician may designate The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, provided that the subject to both of the following: (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043).(b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. | |
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| 115 | - | 14133.91. The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, subject to both of the following: | |
| 118 | + | 14133.91. A physician may designate The department shall allow a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner to sign any authorization form required by the department for benefits and services under this chapter, provided that the subject to both of the following: | |
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| 117 | 120 | (a) The physician and the designated physician assistant or nurse practitioner are each enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider pursuant to Article 1.3 (commencing with Section 14043). | |
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| 119 | 122 | (b) The physician assistant or the nurse practitioner is authorized by the supervising physician, or the nurse practitioners standardized procedure or protocol, to provide the service pursuant to his or her scope of practice. |