Washington HB1430 ensures equal reimbursement rates for advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants compared to physicians.

Washington HB1430 mandates that health carriers cannot reimburse advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants at a lower rate than physicians for the same services. This law aims to address health care workforce shortages by encouraging the retention of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. It requires health carriers to report on changes in reimbursement rates and the impact on the number of health care providers. This provision does not apply to advanced practice registered nurses or physician assistants employed by health maintenance organizations.

Washington HB1430 ensures equal reimbursement rates for advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants compared to physicians.

Washington HB1430 mandates that health carriers cannot reimburse advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants at a lower rate than physicians for the same services. This law aims to address health care workforce shortages by encouraging the retention of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. It requires health carriers to report on changes in reimbursement rates and the impact on the number of health care providers. This provision does not apply to advanced practice registered nurses or physician assistants employed by health maintenance organizations.