Senate Bill S.788 would require patient consent before AI assists in therapy; committee adopts amendments and reports it favorably The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee advanced S.788, which would require licensed health professionals to get written informed consent before using AI in therapy or psychotherapy and forbids AI from making independent therapeutic decisions; the committee adopted a subcommittee amendment to create a new Chapter 86 and approved the bill as amended after debate over definition scope, real-time transcription and open versus closed AI.

South Carolina's Senate just advanced a groundbreaking bill requiring patient consent for AI use in therapy, ensuring that your mental health care remains in safe hands!

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Nurses, therapists and speech-language pathologists tell subcommittee S.254 risks public safety and continuity of care Representatives of nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language professions told a Senate subcommittee that S.254's automatic-sunset and add-one/subtract-two rules could create regulatory gaps, hamper enforcement and threaten patient safety.

Health-care professionals in South Carolina are raising urgent alarms about a new bill that could jeopardize patient safety and regulatory effectiveness.

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Panel advances measure authorizing collaborative practice agreements for pharmacists and physicians Senate Bill S449, which authorizes written collaborative practice agreements and requires joint protocols and shared records access, passed the subcommittee after an amendment addressing CLIA‑waived tests and a 90‑day protocol timeline; regulators asked for more time but the committee retained 90 days.

South Carolina's Senate Bill S449 is set to revolutionize patient care by allowing pharmacists and physicians to collaborate more closely than ever before!

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South Carolina workforce faces high turnover and wage challenges amid population growth State experiences 25% population increase but struggles with personnel and budget constraints.

South Carolina's healthcare workforce is facing a crisis as a 25% surge in population collides with stagnant wages and high turnover rates, leaving dedicated workers struggling to meet the rising demands.

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South Carolina committee reviews new behavioral health department consolidation plan Legislators discuss efficiency and job impacts of proposed behavioral health agency consolidation.

South Carolina lawmakers are debating a bold new plan to consolidate healthcare agencies, raising questions about efficiency, job security, and the future of public health services.

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State Hospital plans to accept Medicaid patients and build staff for new facility State hospital will accept Medicaid patients and aims to establish staff for new facility.

South Carolina is on the brink of a healthcare revolution with plans for a new hospital dedicated to neurological disorders, promising to transform access for patients across the state.

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Governor McMaster endorses South Carolina's €350M neurological hospital proposal State seeks €150M in capital funds to enhance health sciences and create a unique hospital.

South Carolina is on the brink of a healthcare revolution with a groundbreaking €350 million neurological hospital that promises to redefine patient care and boost the local economy.

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South Carolina introduces strict penalties for assault on healthcare professionals New legislation establishes severe penalties for assault against healthcare workers in facilities

South Carolina's Senate Bill 342 proposes tough new penalties for assaults on healthcare workers, aiming to combat rising violence in medical settings.

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South Carolina targets assault against healthcare professionals with stricter penalties Legislation mandates up to thirty years imprisonment for assaulting healthcare workers.

South Carolina is taking a bold stand against violence in healthcare, proposing a bill that could send offenders to prison for up to 30 years for assaulting medical professionals.

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South Carolina General Assembly amends assault laws to protect healthcare professionals Legislation increases penalties for assaulting healthcare professionals in South Carolina facilities.

A groundbreaking bill in South Carolina aims to protect healthcare workers by imposing harsh penalties for assaults, sparking heated debates among lawmakers and advocates.

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South Carolina addresses assault laws against healthcare professionals in new act Legislation clarifies penalties for various degrees of assault on healthcare workers.

South Carolina's Senate Bill 346 could reshape protections for healthcare workers with tougher penalties for assaults, igniting a heated debate over safety and patient care.

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South Carolina introduces felony penalties for assaulting healthcare professionals New legislation enforces strict penalties for assaulting healthcare workers in South Carolina.

South Carolina is taking a bold step to protect health care professionals with a new bill that could impose up to 30 years in prison for assaults against them.

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South Carolina General Assembly approves sales tax exemptions for breast pumps and incontinence products Lawmakers amend sales tax laws to exempt breast pumps and prescription incontinence products.

South Carolina is making strides in healthcare accessibility by introducing a bill to eliminate sales tax on breast pumps and incontinence products, promising relief for families in need.

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South Carolina introduces Prescription Drug Assistance Act effective January 2026 Governor-approved act regulates financial assistance for prescription drugs starting in 2026.

South Carolina's new Senate Bill 330 could revolutionize how residents understand and access prescription drug pricing and assistance, promising greater transparency and affordability.

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South Carolina considers regulations for pharmacy benefit managers and prescription drug costs South Carolina outlines new regulations for managing prescription drug benefits and costs.

South Carolina's Senate Bill 330 could revolutionize prescription drug pricing by holding pharmacy benefit managers accountable and ensuring fair access to medications for all!

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