Expanded Healthcare Access for Energy Workers
This act expands the authority of nurse practitioners and physician assistants to order medical services, appliances, and supplies for individuals receiving health benefits for work-related illnesses. This means easier and quicker access to necessary care for energy workers affected by occupational diseases.
Key points
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants can now order medical treatments and supplies.
This applies to individuals receiving benefits from the energy employees' illness program.
It simplifies access to healthcare for affected workers.
Introduced
Citizen Poll