Rep. Jay Edwards
Sponsored bills
Broadens the definition of a "qualified individual" in acupuncture and Chinese medicine to include any person trained and certified in auricular acudetox.
Amends provisions relative to confidentiality of health care communications and the process for requesting records and/or confidential health care information.
Amends the current law so that, aside from any existing contract, all laborers, mechanics, and workers who are required to work on Sundays and/or holidays be paid by their employers at least one and one-half (1½) times the normal rate of pay.
Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2025.
Prohibits health benefit plans reviewing prescriptions for opioid addiction treatment.
Reduces the required number of members present to constitute a quorum from three (3) to two (2) members.
Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2025.