Wisconsin Legislature: Medical service

Dentists authorized to administer vaccines; training, liability insurance, and Wisconsin Immunization Registry provisions - AB864

Health care provider credentials issued by DSPS: exemption from renewal during the 2020 public health emergency; former health care providers may obtain temporary credentials under certain conditions; fee provision [Sec. 86, 105 (4), (5)] [A.Amdt.4: temporary credentials for former health care providers provision revised, health care facility and malpractice insurance provisions added] - AB1038

Health care providers from another state: temporary credentials from DSPS that expire 90 days after the conclusion of the 2020 public health emergency, fee provision [Sec. 105 (6), (7)] [A.Amdt.4: further revisions, health care facility and medical malpractice provisions added, fee provision removed] - AB1038

Insurance law changes re fraternals, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, corporate governance annual disclosure initial filing deadline, confidentiality of information, placement of surplus lines insurance, financial statements of property service contract providers - SB482

Insurance law changes re fraternals, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, corporate governance annual disclosure initial filing deadline, confidentiality of information, placement of surplus lines insurance, financial statements of property service contract providers - AB550

Loss of society and companionship of parent in medical malpractice cases: claim by minor or adult child - AB940

Medical malpractice: limit on noneconomic damages increased - AB995

Out-of-state physician or nurse anesthetist temporarily authorized to practice in Wisconsin re 2020 public health emergency: fulfilling liability insurance requirement [Sec. 105 (2)] - SB932

Out-of-state physician or nurse anesthetist temporarily authorized to practice in Wisconsin re 2020 public health emergency: fulfilling liability insurance requirement [Sec. 105 (2)] - AB1038

Defined network plan or PP plan enrollee receiving services from health care provider not in the plan’s network: disclosure, notice, billing, and mediation requirements created; provider not in network but at an in-network facility and emergency services provisions - SB313

Defined network plan or PP plan enrollee receiving services from health care provider not in the plan’s network: disclosure, notice, billing, and mediation requirements created; provider not in network but at an in-network facility and emergency services provisions - AB329

``Eligible employee” for group health plan coverage: definition amended to account for the normal work week of fire fighters - AB455

``Eligible employee” for group health plan coverage: definition amended to account for the normal work week of fire fighters - SB475

Health plan requirements re coverage of preventive services, essential health benefits, and individuals with preexisting conditions; benefit limits, rates, and OCI duties [Sec. 414, 415, 775, 1686, 1801, 2070-2076, 2079-2092, 2097-2108, 9323 (1), 9423 (2); original bill only] - AB56

Health plan requirements re coverage of preventive services, essential health benefits, and individuals with preexisting conditions; benefit limits, rates, and OCI duties - SB37

Health plan requirements re coverage of preventive services, essential health benefits, and individuals with preexisting conditions; benefit limits, rates, and OCI duties [Sec. 414, 415, 775, 1686, 1801, 2070-2076, 2079-2092, 2097-2108, 9323 (1), 9423 (2)] - SB59

Medical services from a provider outside of network: disclosure, notice, billing, and arbitration requirements for defined network or PP plan providers created; OIC duties - AB1016

Medical services from a provider outside of network: disclosure, notice, billing, and arbitration requirements for defined network or PP plan providers created; OIC duties - SB894

Pharmacy benefit manager regulation and registration with OCI established; audits of pharmacists or pharmacies requirements; insurance policy cannot restrict or penalize pharmacy for informing insured of price differences of prescribed drug or device; drug substitution, cost sharing limitation, and choice of provider provisions - AB114

Pharmacy benefit manager regulation and registration with OCI established; audits of pharmacists or pharmacies requirements; insurance policy cannot restrict or penalize pharmacy for informing insured of price differences of prescribed drug or device; drug substitution, cost sharing limitation, and choice of provider provisions - SB100

Preexisting conditions: coverage for individuals should certain requirements and prohibitions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act become unenforceable - AB1

Preexisting conditions: coverage for individuals should certain requirements and prohibitions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act become unenforceable - SB2

Services by out-of-network provider during declared public health emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemic: requiring enrollee to pay more than in-network provider prohibited; conditions and OCI duties [Sec. 89] [A.Amdt.4: further revisions] - AB1038

Services by out-of-network provider during declared public health emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemic: requiring enrollee to pay more than in-network provider prohibited; conditions and OCI duties [Sec. 89] - SB932

Ambulance staffing requirement changes; rural ambulance service provider provisions, DHS duties - SB667

Ambulance staffing requirement changes; rural ambulance service provider provisions, DHS duties - AB741

Cancer clinical trial participation: reimbursement of patient-incurred expenses not considered undue inducement - AB542

Cancer clinical trial participation: reimbursement of patient-incurred expenses not considered undue inducement - SB489

Complex rehabilitation technology re MA reimbursement: definition modified and DHS to defer to physician re medical necessity - AB660

Complex rehabilitation technology re MA reimbursement: definition modified and DHS to defer to physician re medical necessity [S.Amdt.1: prior authorization provision added, ``physician" changed to ``qualified health care professional"; S.Amdt.2: replaces S.Amdt.1 provisions with review of prior authorization requests deadline] - SB605

COVID-19 related pharmaceutical and medical supplies: exemption from Unfair Sales Act - SB927

COVID-19 related pharmaceutical and medical supplies: exemption from Unfair Sales Act - AB1035

Defined network plan or PP plan enrollee receiving services from health care provider not in the plan’s network: disclosure, notice, billing, and mediation requirements created; provider not in network but at an in-network facility and emergency services provisions - SB313

Defined network plan or PP plan enrollee receiving services from health care provider not in the plan’s network: disclosure, notice, billing, and mediation requirements created; provider not in network but at an in-network facility and emergency services provisions - AB329

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that is a private entity providing abortion services, federal waiver provision - AB183

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that is a private entity providing abortion services, federal waiver provision - SB187

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that provides abortion services and is a nonprofit private entity that has applied or received a grant or contract re family planning project under federal law - AB181

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that provides abortion services and is a nonprofit private entity that has applied or received a grant or contract re family planning project under federal law - SB199

Direct care in personal care agencies: MA reimbursement rate increased [Sec. 9119 (12); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB56

Dispensing, distributing, or selling dialysate, drugs, or devices necessary for providing home peritoneal kidney dialysis to patient with end-stage renal disease: exemption from pharmacist license requirement, conditions set [S.Amdt.1: remove comma from ``dialysate, drugs"] - SB38

Dispensing, distributing, or selling dialysate, drugs, or devices necessary for providing home peritoneal kidney dialysis to patient with end-stage renal disease: exemption from pharmacist license requirement, conditions set - AB42

Emergency medical responder certification applicant: DHS cannot require National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians registration or examination, an ambulance service provider or EMS program may - AB740

Emergency medical responder certification applicant: DHS cannot require National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians registration or examination, an ambulance service provider or EMS program may - SB666

Emergency medical services assistance: funding increased - AB742

Emergency medical services assistance: funding increased - SB665

Emergency medical supply manufacturers, distributors, and sellers who donate or sell during the declared COVID-19 emergency: civil liability exemption established; conditions and charitable organization provision [Sec. 99-104] - SB932

Emergency medical supply manufacturers, distributors, and sellers who donate or sell during the declared COVID-19 emergency: civil liability exemption established; conditions and charitable organization provision [Sec. 99-104] - AB1038

Epinephrine for ambulances purchased and provided by DHS; authority of pharmacist re therapeutic interchange for drugs prescribed to counteract anaphylaxis - AB1011

Family caregiver assisting a qualified family member: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created for qualified expenses; definition provisions - AB126

Family caregiver assisting a qualified family member: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created for qualified expenses; definition provisions - SB126

Fast Forward grants to programs that promote the attraction and retention of personal care workers [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1325c, 9150 (5i)] - AB56

Health care powers of attorney and certifications for advance directives: changes re findings of incapacity, do-not-resuscitate orders, and living will [A.Amdt.1: admission to a hospice added] - AB287

Health care records at recreational or educational camp: electronic maintenance allowed - SB394

Health care records at recreational or educational camp: electronic maintenance allowed - AB437

Medical cannabis: DHS to establish registry for specified medical conditions or treatments and issue ID cards; producer, processor, or dispensary to obtain license from DATCP, conditions and fee provisions; discrimination in employment and licensing prohibitions; medical use defense to THC-related prosecutions and forfeiture actions for registered persons; JRCCP may report - AB570

Medical cannabis: DHS to establish registry for specified medical conditions or treatments and issue ID cards; producer, processor, or dispensary to obtain license from DATCP, conditions and fee provisions; discrimination in employment and licensing prohibitions; medical use defense to THC-related prosecutions and forfeiture actions for registered persons; JRCCP may report - SB507

Naloxone or another opioid antagonist administered by ambulance service providers: DHS reporting requirements - AB139

Naloxone or another opioid antagonist administered by ambulance service providers: DHS reporting requirements - SB134

Naturopathic medicine practice: regulation and licensing provisions created; Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board created; JRCCP may report and JSCTE appendix report - AB973

Naturopathic medicine practice: regulation and licensing provisions created; Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board created; JRCCP may report and JSCTE appendix report - SB866

Palliative Care Council established within DHS, duties specified; statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and education program required, sunset provision - AB242

Palliative Care Council established within DHS, duties specified; statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and education program required, sunset provision - SB225

Selective abortions and disability-selective abortion prohibited; civil remedies and injunctive relief provisions - AB182

Selective abortions and disability-selective abortion prohibited; civil remedies and injunctive relief provisions - SB173

Spinal cord injury research grants and symposia created, report required; Spinal Cord Injury Council created in HEAB - SB373

Spinal cord injury research grants and symposia created, report required; Spinal Cord Injury Council created in HEAB - AB393

Supply of industrial, medical or other gases and related equipment: exemption to automatic renewal of business contracts prohibition - AB522

Supply of industrial, medical or other gases and related equipment: exemption to automatic renewal of business contracts prohibition - SB476

Transport of individuals for emergency detention: law enforcement agency may contract with another law enforcement agency, ambulance service provider, or third-party vendor; DHS reimbursement to counties from MA program provision - SB565

Transport of individuals for emergency detention: law enforcement agency may contract with another law enforcement agency, ambulance service provider, or third-party vendor; DHS reimbursement to counties from MA program provision [A.Amdt.1: DHS to establish criteria for third-party vendors] - AB633

Volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical responders, EMS practitioners, and ambulance drivers: three refundable, individual income tax credits created - SB287

Volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical responders, EMS practitioners, and ambulance drivers: three refundable, individual income tax credits created - AB302

Alzheimer’s and dementia training requirement for direct care workers at specified entities - AB614

Alzheimer’s and dementia training requirement for direct care workers at specified entities - SB603

Ambulance staffing requirement changes; rural ambulance service provider provisions, DHS duties - SB667

Ambulance staffing requirement changes; rural ambulance service provider provisions, DHS duties - AB741

Battery to a nurse made a Class H felony [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, health care provider who works in a hospital added] - SB163

Burlington Rescue Squad: 73 years of exceptional service to the City of Burlington and surrounding area commended - SJR92

Burlington Rescue Squad: 73 years of exceptional service to the City of Burlington and surrounding area commended - AJR128

Civil liability immunity for health care professionals and providers for death, injury, or damages in response to the 2020 public health emergency, conditions specified [Sec. 98] [A.Amdt.4: further revisions] - AB1038

Civil liability immunity for health care professionals and providers for death, injury, or damages in response to the 2020 public health emergency, conditions specified [Sec. 98] - SB932

Complementary and alternative health care (CAHC) practitioners: requirements and prohibitions established; exemption from prohibition against acting without certain health-care related credentials under set conditions; DSPS authority - SB492

Complementary and alternative health care (CAHC) practitioners: requirements and prohibitions established; exemption from prohibition against acting without certain health-care related credentials under set conditions; DSPS authority - AB546

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; professional discipline provision - AB111