Introduced
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To authorize the use of needle electromyography and the performance and interpretation of nerve conduction studies only by a licensed physician, or by another person under the direct supervision of a physician. This procedure is used to record and study the electrical activity of a muscle using a needle electrode, and is used to diagnose certain diseases of the peripheral nervous system and muscles.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that "grandfathers" the ability of licensed physical therapists to perform the procedure, if they are certified and trained in this area and have been already been doing the procedure.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To also allow a licensed chiropractor to perform the procedure, if he or she has additional training in this area.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To also allow any licensed chiropractor to perform the procedure if he or she has additional training in this area, rather than just "grandfathering" those who are currently performing the procedure.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To strip out a "grandfather" clause exempting physical therapists who have been performing electrodiagnostic studies for at least five years from the requirements of the bill.
The amendment failed 43 to 60 (details)
Passed in the House 67 to 32 (details)
To authorize the use of needle electromyography and the performance and interpretation of nerve conduction studies only by a licensed physician, or by another person under the direct supervision of a physician. The bill contains a "grandfather" clause exempting physical therapists who have been doing the work for a certain length of time. This procedure is used to record and study the electrical activity of a muscle using a needle electrode, and is used to diagnose certain diseases of the peripheral nervous system and muscles.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
