Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act & prohibitions against deceptive advertising by providers; delete repealers on.
What changed between versions
Extended the repeal date for the Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2029, keeping the act in effect longer.
Created a new Mississippi Genetic Counselor Practice Act establishing licensure requirements, scope of practice, and regulatory oversight for genetic counselors.
Added new qualifications for genetic counselor licensure including certification from ABGC or ABMG, master's degree, and continuing education requirements.
Established the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Genetic Counseling to advise the State Board of Health on genetic counseling matters.
Added criminal history records check requirements for optometry licensure applicants and licensees.
Added definitions for genetic counseling terms including licensed genetic counselor, provisional license, and active candidate status.
Created a task force to study alternative funding programs and their impact on patient access to affordable prescription drugs.
Corrected formatting and punctuation in various sections including record-keeping requirements and paragraph numbering.
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