To amend sections 1751.62, 3923.52, 3923.53, 5162.20, and 5164.08 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing insurance and Medicaid coverage of breast cancer screenings and examinations and to name this act the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation Act, or BEST Act.
HB 474, the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides, requires nurse aides working in Ohio healthcare facilities to complete specialized dementia care training. This bill directly affects nurse aides employed in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings across the state. The key provision mandates that facilities ensure all nurse aides receive this training, which focuses on understanding and supporting patients with dementia. The law updates Ohio Revised Code sections 3721.28-3721.30 to establish this new training requirement.
To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for small employers that cover their employees with an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement.
To amend sections 1753.28 and 3923.65 and to enact sections 1753.29 and 3923.66 of the Revised Code to prohibit a health insuring corporation or sickness and accident insurer from reducing or denying a claim based on certain factors.
To amend section 5163.33 of the Revised Code to declare the General Assembly's intent to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID.
HB 579 would require Ohio health insurers to follow new rules when using artificial intelligence for coverage decisions or pricing. It establishes specific requirements for transparency in AI decision-making and mandates bias testing for algorithms used in insurance processes. These rules directly apply to all health insurance companies operating in Ohio. The bill amends existing law (section 3902.50) and adds new provisions (section 3902.80) to create these regulatory standards.
To amend sections 3727.50, 3727.51, 3727.52, 3727.54, 3727.55, and 3727.56; to enact new section 3727.53 and section 4123.293; and to repeal section 3727.53 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing hospital-wide nursing care committees and hospital nursing services staffing plans.
SB 249 would authorize pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription by enacting section 4729.44 of Ohio's Revised Code. This change would allow patients to obtain ivermectin directly from pharmacies, bypassing the requirement for a physician's order. The bill establishes specific conditions for this dispensing process, including requirements for pharmacist verification. It directly affects pharmacies and patients seeking ivermectin for medical purposes without a prescription.
SB 164 requires health insurers in Ohio to disclose how they use artificial intelligence in underwriting and claims decisions. It mandates transparency about AI algorithms, prohibits biased or discriminatory outcomes, and requires human review for significant coverage denials involving AI. The bill directly affects health insurers operating in Ohio and ensures policyholders receive clear explanations for AI-driven decisions impacting their coverage. Key provisions include requiring insurers to document AI systems and establish processes to address potential bias before implementation. This regulation aims to protect consumers from opaque or unfair AI practices in health insurance.
To amend section 4731.33 and to enact section 4731.331 of the Revised Code regarding the application of light-based medical devices for the purpose of hair removal.
