An Act to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement

This bill requires healthcare insurers and government programs to reimburse certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) at the same rate as physicians for identical services, eliminating payment discrimination. It applies to Commonwealth health plans (like Medicaid), private insurance policies covering hospital/surgical care, and group health plans. Key provisions mandate equal reimbursement for CRNAs acting within their scope of practice (as defined by Chapter 112), require provider identification via National Provider Identifier on claims, and prohibit insurers from lowering physician payments to meet this standard. The bill directly affects CRNAs, physicians, and healthcare insurers by standardizing payment rates for comparable services.