Healthcare (Hospitals)

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 676: Change and eliminate provisions relating to certified nurse midwives and provide for applicability of the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act

Nebraska bill LB 676 changes regulations for certified nurse midwives by eliminating required "practice agreements" between midwives and collaborating physicians. It updates definitions and scope of practice provisions (amending sections 38-206, 38-601, 38-603, 38-604, 38-606, 38-607, 38-608, 38-610, 38-611, and 44-2803) and makes the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act apply to midwives. The bill removes outdated sections (38-609, 38-613, and 38-614) while keeping midwives' core services - like prenatal care, childbirth support, and gynecological care - unchanged. This affects certified nurse midwives, their collaborative relationships with physicians, and their medical liability coverage under state law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves required physician collaboration for midwives, expanding their scope of practice and improving access to care without reducing services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Medical Licensing

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LB 322: Prohibit assault on a pharmacist and clarify provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain employees, and health care professionals

LB 322 increases penalties for assaulting specific professionals while they are working. It makes assault on pharmacists, healthcare workers (including hospital/clinic staff), and emergency responders a higher felony classification when committed during their duties at pharmacies, hospitals, or clinics. The bill defines "pharmacist" as a state-licensed pharmacy practitioner and "health care professional" to include all employees at healthcare facilities. This amendment enhances existing assault penalties for these targeted groups without creating new prohibitions. The bill is currently postponed indefinitely in Nebraska's legislative process.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaulting pharmacists and healthcare workers, strengthening legal protections under criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare professionals (pharmacists, hospital staff) from assault by increasing penalties, directly supporting safety of medical professionals per topic definition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Hospitals Prescription Drugs Primary Care

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 715: Require insurance coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis medication

LB 715 requires most health insurance plans in Nebraska to cover pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication - used to prevent HIV infection - when prescribed by a doctor. This applies to individual/group health insurance policies, hospital/surgical plans, and self-funded employee benefit plans (unless federal law blocks it), but excludes limited-benefit policies like those covering only one disease. The bill does not eliminate patient cost-sharing like deductibles or copays, meaning insured individuals may still pay out-of-pocket for PrEP. It directly affects people who need HIV prevention medication but face coverage barriers under current insurance rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for HIV prevention medication (PrEP), expanding access to preventive healthcare services without restricting coverage options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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LB 410: Require insurance coverage of prosthetics and orthotics

LB 410 requires most health insurance policies in Nebraska to cover medically necessary prosthetics (like artificial limbs) and orthotics (custom devices for body parts, such as braces) as prescribed by a doctor. It applies to individual/group health plans, hospital/surgical policies, and self-funded employer plans (where federal law doesn’t block it), matching the coverage level provided under Medicare for these items. The bill prohibits annual or lifetime dollar limits specifically for prosthetics/orthotics (though standard deductibles may still apply) and ensures access to care from non-contracted specialists. This directly affects Nebraskans with insurance who need these medical devices, ensuring coverage aligns with Medicare standards without additional financial barriers for these specific services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for medically necessary prosthetics/orthotics, expanding health benefits and improving patient access to essential medical devices as prescribed by doctors.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires insurance coverage for prosthetics/orthotics, critical for veterans with service-related injuries, improving healthcare access without explicit veteran targeting.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 318: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a state plan amendment under the Medical Assistance Act for incarcerated youth

LB 318 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to file a federal Medicaid state plan amendment to extend existing medical assistance coverage to incarcerated youth. The bill mandates this amendment to ensure youth in state custody receive the same Medicaid benefits - such as hospital care, mental health services, and prescription drugs - as other eligible residents under the Medical Assistance Act. This policy change directly affects youth held in Nebraska's correctional facilities, making their healthcare coverage consistent with state Medicaid rules. The amendment must be submitted to federal authorities for approval, aligning Nebraska's program with federal Medicaid requirements for this population.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends Medicaid coverage to incarcerated youth for healthcare and mental health services, promoting rehabilitation and improving conditions in correctional facilities per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid coverage to incarcerated youth, ensuring access to hospital care, mental health services, and prescriptions under existing Medical Assistance Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 67: Adopt the Sexual Assault Emergency Care Act

LB 67 requires hospitals in Nebraska to provide sexual assault survivors with clear, accurate information about emergency contraception in their preferred language, including offering a full course unless declined. It mandates hospital staff training on providing objective information and ensures survivors can access emergency contraception as part of standard care following an assault. The bill also establishes a confidential complaint process with the Department of Health and Human Services for hospitals failing to comply, while protecting individuals who report violations from liability.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide emergency contraception access as standard care, improving patient access to reproductive healthcare services for survivors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 18, 2026

LB 437: Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act

LB 437 would repeal Nebraska's Health Care Certificate of Need (CON) Act, removing a requirement that hospitals and healthcare facilities must obtain state approval before expanding services, building new facilities, or making major capital investments. This change directly affects hospitals, healthcare providers, and potentially patients by eliminating a state review process for facility expansions and capital projects. The bill repeals all provisions of the CON Act (sections 71-5801 through 71-5870) and modifies related sections in the Nonprofit Hospital Sale Act to remove overlapping approval requirements. It does not create new regulations but eliminates existing state oversight for healthcare facility expansions. The bill aims to reduce regulatory barriers for healthcare providers in Nebraska.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepealing CON Act removes regulatory barriers for healthcare expansions, potentially improving patient access and competition by eliminating state approval requirements for facility projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

LB 110: Provide requirements for intimate examinations of certain body parts

LB 110 requires health care providers to obtain written consent before performing a pelvic exam on a patient who is unconscious or under anesthesia in a hospital or clinic, unless it's an emergency, authorized by a decision-maker, or court-ordered. It directly affects patients unable to consent and health care providers who must follow these rules. The bill mandates written notification to patients before discharge if such an exam was performed, and violations could lead to disciplinary action under Nebraska's credentialing laws. This legislation aims to protect patient autonomy during medical procedures requiring unconsciousness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires written consent for non-emergency pelvic exams on incapacitated patients, protecting patient autonomy and rights in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing Primary Care

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 26: Include certain hospital and health clinic employees within statutes protecting health care professionals from assault

LB 26 would expand legal protections against assault to include all employees at hospitals and health clinics, not just licensed medical staff like doctors or nurses. It redefines "health care professional" in Nebraska's assault statutes to explicitly cover non-clinical workers such as receptionists, administrative staff, and support personnel. This change ensures that anyone working in these facilities - regardless of their specific role - would be protected under existing laws for assault against healthcare workers. The bill directly affects thousands of frontline healthcare employees who previously may not have been explicitly included in these legal safeguards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands legal protections for all hospital/clinic staff (including non-clinical workers) under assault statutes, strengthening workplace safety in healthcare settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands assault protection to non-clinical hospital staff, strengthening workplace safety protections for all facility employees under existing statutes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Primary Care

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LB 55: State intent regarding appropriations for medicaid rates for mental health providers

LB 55 allocates $1.5 million from the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund for FY2025-26 to maintain Medicaid reimbursement rates for mental health providers who serve patients eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare (dual-eligible). It specifically ensures these providers - those not practicing in hospitals - are paid at current Medicaid rates for behavioral health services (Program 348) when Medicare rates are lower. The bill directly affects mental health providers serving dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare patients by preventing reduced payments. Note: This bill was amended into LB261 on June 6, 2025, and is no longer active.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M from Hospital Quality Fund to maintain Medicaid rates for mental health providers, ensuring continued funding for essential services without rate cuts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $1.5M to maintain Medicaid rates for mental health providers serving dual-eligible patients, preventing rate reductions and ensuring continued access to behavioral health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare

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