Legislative Issues

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] H.B. 4681 of 1998Creates a Michigan advisory committee on pain and symptom management, consisting of physicians, a psychologist, a nurse, and a representative of the general public. MCL 333.16204a. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] H.B. 4682 of 1998Provides more and better information to health care consumers on pain management. MCL 333.16204b. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] H.B. 4683 of 1998Regulates the use of controlled substances in pain management. MCL 333.16204c-d & 16228. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] H.B. 4684 of 1998Regulates insurance coverage of substances used in pain management. Insurers must provide a written form to subscribers upon enrollment that describes the terms and conditions of the organization’s contract, with an accurate description of the covered benefits. Creates an…

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] H.B. 5491 of 1996Defines hospice care and provides for the licensing and regulation of hospice care facilities. MCL 333.20106. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] H.B. 4686 of 1998Requires health care corporations to provide a form describing the terms and conditions of the corporation’s certificate. MCL 550.1402a. S.B. 961 of 1994Creates an advisory board on pain and symptom management. MCL 333.16204a. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] H.B. 5335 of 1994Regulates medical licensing and requires completion of hours or courses in pain management. MCL 333.16431, 17033, 17431, 17533, 17731, 18033, 18233. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] S.B. 962 of 1994Requires insurers to offer coverage for hospice care. MCL 500.3406c, 3615. H.B. 5337 of 1994Requires health care corporations to offer coverage for hospice care. MCL 550.1417. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]