Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter COMMITTEE REPORT February 21, 2018 H. 4529 Introduced by Rep. G.M. Smith S. Printed 2/21/18--H. [SEC 2/22/18 3:48 PM] Read the first time January 9, 2018. THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL, MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4529) to amend Section 403320, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to definitions in the Nurse Practice Act, so as to provide certain board, etc., respectfully REPORT: That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass: LEON HOWARD for Committee. STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT Explanation of Fiscal Impact Introduced on January 9, 2018 State Expenditure This bill authorizes physician assistants and certain Board of Nursing licensees to perform delegated medical acts by telemedicine. The bill establishes the duties and limitations of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in regards to telemedicine and defines telemedicine for the Nurse Practice Act. Under current law, only a physician may practice by telemedicine. The bill does not create additional licensure requirements for APRNs. APRNs are licensed by the Board of Nursing. This bill does not create additional requirements for the Board of Medical Examiners or the Board of Nursing. Therefore, this bill will have no impact to the general fund, federal funds, or other funds.
Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter COMMITTEE REPORT February 21, 2018 H. 4529 Introduced by Rep. G.M. Smith S. Printed 2/21/18--H. [SEC 2/22/18 3:48 PM] Read the first time January 9, 2018. THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL, MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4529) to amend Section 403320, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to definitions in the Nurse Practice Act, so as to provide certain board, etc., respectfully REPORT: That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass: LEON HOWARD for Committee. STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT Explanation of Fiscal Impact Introduced on January 9, 2018 State Expenditure This bill authorizes physician assistants and certain Board of Nursing licensees to perform delegated medical acts by telemedicine. The bill establishes the duties and limitations of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in regards to telemedicine and defines telemedicine for the Nurse Practice Act. Under current law, only a physician may practice by telemedicine. The bill does not create additional licensure requirements for APRNs. APRNs are licensed by the Board of Nursing. This bill does not create additional requirements for the Board of Medical Examiners or the Board of Nursing. Therefore, this bill will have no impact to the general fund, federal funds, or other funds.
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