Tennessee House on third reading: autonomous vehicles, medical practice, podiatry, rescue squad recognition and more pass The House passed a number of bills on third and final consideration, including measures on autonomous vehicles (SB 2253/HB 2302), medical practice updates adding clinical informatics and medical virtualists (SB 1753/HB 177), expanded podiatry authority (SB 2358/HB 2021), the Rescue Squad Recognition Act (SB 1110/HB 357), and accessibility signage for adult changing tables (SB 2529/HB 1912).

The Tennessee House just passed groundbreaking legislation on autonomous vehicles, medical practice, and even adult changing table signage—what does this mean for the future?

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Panel approves bill to modernize PA and APRN prescribing rules HB 683 would reduce administrative burdens on supervising physicians, allow 30‑day psychotropic prescriptions for PAs and APRNs, and remove a proposed emergency-era independence provision; the committee approved the bill 15‑0 after adopting an amendment.

Florida's HB 683 is set to revolutionize healthcare access by streamlining prescribing practices for PAs and APRNs, giving them the power to prescribe psychiatric medications for 30 days!

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House Appropriations Committee reports dozens of bills across health, general government and K‑12; most advance with unanimous or strong support The House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 10 reported a broad set of bills from multiple subcommittees — including measures on IT modernization, opioid strategic planning, school safety and language access — with most measures reported favorably and several substitutes or amendments adopted.

The House Appropriations Committee just advanced a slew of impactful bills, from IT modernization for health services to enhancing school safety—most with unanimous support!

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Committee updates medical imaging practice act, moves bill to finance with amendment adding physical therapists The committee approved a substitute for Senate Bill 5 80 to modernize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board's practice standards, transfer oversight of radiologist assistants from the Board of Medicine, and adopt national examination standards; an amendment to add physical therapists to a definitional list was adopted.

West Virginia's Senate Committee just modernized medical imaging regulations, paving the way for radiologist assistants and aligning standards with national norms!

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House Veterans Affairs subcommittee presses VA to finish disability rating overhaul by 2026 The House Veterans Affairs subcommittee heard testimony that VA plans to finish a holistic update of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities by fiscal 2026, but GAO, researchers and veteransadvocates warned progress has been uneven, data gaps remain and greater transparency is needed for credible implementation.

The House Veterans Affairs subcommittee is demanding swift action on the long-overdue overhaul of the VA disability rating system, with a target completion date set for 2026.

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House Subcommittee Warns of Risks as VA Prepares 117‑Day ‘Go‑Live’ for New Electronic Health Record During a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee hearing, VA and vendor officials defended an accelerated EHR deployment while GAO and some members warned that unresolved recommendations, unclear life‑cycle costs and simultaneous testing at four Michigan sites raise risks for patient safety and operations.

The House Subcommittee is sounding alarms as the VA races towards a critical EHR go-live in just 117 days, raising concerns about staffing, funding, and the potential impact on veterans' care.

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Regents committee recommends approval of $60M+ in capital projects at three universities The Board of Regents’ Property & Facilities committee recommended approval by general consent of capital improvement plans at the University of Iowa, Iowa State and the University of Northern Iowa, including hospital OR modernizations, a new ISU dining support center and large residence‑hall restroom renovations at UI.

Major upgrades are on the horizon for Iowa's state universities, with over $60 million earmarked for modernizing operating rooms, enhancing student housing, and boosting campus dining facilities!

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Boston Council Addresses Outdated EMS Dispatch System and Urgent Need for Modernization Boston City Council discusses urgent upgrades to EMS technology and dispatcher conditions.

Boston's City Council is sounding the alarm on outdated EMS technology that could be putting lives at risk, with one councilor sharing a heart-wrenching personal story of a delayed ambulance response.

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VA integrates new scheduling system to address patient backlog challenges VA plans to rollout a new scheduling system to alleviate patient backlog using specialized protocols.

The U.S. House Committee is pushing for a groundbreaking overhaul of the VA's scheduling system to cut through the backlog and provide veterans with the timely care they deserve.

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Senator Polsky advances SB 846 to combat notary public fraud in immigration assistance SB 846 aims to protect immigrants from fraudulent notary public practices and unqualified legal advice.

Florida lawmakers are taking a stand against notary public fraud in immigration services, ensuring vulnerable communities are protected from exploitation.

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Georgia Senate Committee approves automated licensing system for healthcare providers Senate Committee mandates Georgia Composite Medical Board to implement automated licensing by 2025

Georgia is set to revolutionize healthcare with a new automated licensing system that aims to reduce delays and improve access to care for residents by 2026!

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Kansas Senate passes bill updating athletic trainer licensure regulations Legislature amends healthcare act to streamline athletic trainer licensing in Kansas.

Kansas is on the verge of revolutionizing athlete care with Senate Bill 175, redefining athletic training and expanding access to qualified professionals!

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