Healthcare (Healthcare Workforce)

passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2025

SB 107: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for immunization agents and certain laboratory tests administered and ordered by a pharmacist; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.

Senate Bill 107 requires health insurance policies delivered or renewed in Michigan to provide coverage for specific services administered or ordered by pharmacists, starting January 1, 2026. This includes immunizations listed on CDC schedules, certain laboratory tests, and drugs dispensed by a pharmacist, provided these services are received at an in-network pharmacy and are within the scope of practice defined by the public health code. The bill allows insurers to apply existing utilization management, prior authorization, and cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles or co-pays, to this coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pharmacist-administered immunizations and lab tests, expanding patient access to preventive care services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 4655: Health occupations: health professionals; implicit bias training; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16149.

HB 4655 prohibits Michigan state departments or licensing boards from requiring implicit bias training as a condition for health professional licensure or license renewal. The bill directly affects licensed healthcare workers (like nurses, doctors, and therapists) who would otherwise need to complete such training to obtain or maintain their licenses. It achieves this by amending Michigan's Public Health Code to add Section 16149, which bans the enforcement of rules mandating this training, and by rescinding a related section of the Michigan Administrative Code (MCL 338.7004). The bill removes a potential requirement for healthcare professionals seeking initial licensure or renewal.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory implicit bias training for healthcare licensure, removing a requirement aimed at improving patient care equity and reducing disparities in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SB 37: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for gynecological and perinatal services; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406cc.

SB 37 requires Michigan health insurers to cover gynecological and perinatal care services provided by in-network physicians, certified nurse midwives, or midwives at in-network facilities or at home. This applies to any health insurance policy that already includes coverage for these services. The bill defines key terms like "certified nurse midwife" and "midwife" to clarify which providers and settings qualify for the required coverage. The policy change ensures patients using in-network providers for these services have access without gaps in coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for gynecological/perinatal services, expanding access to essential care without restricting benefits or coverage.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Insurance Women's Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SB 36: Health: occupations; Michigan essential health provider recruitment strategy; expand to include midwives. Amends secs. 2701, 2705, 2709 & 2723 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2701 et seq.).

Senate Bill 36 expands Michigan's essential health provider recruitment strategy to include midwives. The bill amends the public health code, adding midwives to the list of "designated professionals" eligible for a state-administered debt repayment program. Under this program, midwives who have incurred educational debt may receive repayment for their loans or expenses. In exchange, they must commit to practicing full-time in a state-designated health resource shortage area for a specified period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands debt repayment program for midwives in health shortage areas, increasing provider access and supporting healthcare workforce recruitment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 28, 2025

HB 4832: Health occupations: health professionals; licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; provide for. Amends secs. 7303a, 17001, 17011, 17501 & 17511 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7303a et seq.) & adds secs. 16325a, 17034, 17034a, 17034b, 17534, 17534a & 17534b.

HB 4832 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish a new licensure process for anesthesiologist assistants (AAs), directly affecting AAs seeking to practice in the state and the Michigan Board of Medicine. The bill adds new sections defining AA qualifications, supervision requirements, and scope of practice, while updating existing licensing statutes to include AAs as a distinct licensed profession. Key provisions require AAs to complete state-approved education programs and work under physician supervision, with specific standards for training and clinical responsibilities. This bill is procedural in nature, creating the regulatory framework for AA licensure rather than changing patient care standards. It was introduced on August 27, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensure for anesthesiologist assistants, enabling expanded access to anesthesia services and supporting healthcare workforce capacity under Michigan's Public Health Code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 297: Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds sec. 17233. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0296'25

Senate Bill 297 aims to protect registered professional nurses by ensuring their refusal to work beyond their predetermined schedule is not grounds for administrative action. It also establishes penalties for hospitals that violate rules related to mandatory overtime for nurses, as referenced in section 21526. Hospitals found in violation could face an administrative fine of $1,000 for each instance, along with other potential sanctions. This bill amends the Public Health Code to implement these provisions, directly affecting nurses and hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects nurses' right to refuse mandatory overtime, prevents burnout, and ensures safer patient care through hospital penalties under Public Health Code amendments.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects nurses' right to refuse mandatory overtime without penalty, imposes $1,000 fines for hospital violations, directly strengthening workplace safety and hours regulations under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Public Health Labor Standards

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 15, 2025

HB 4723: Health facilities: other; licensure of supplemental nursing services agencies; provide for. Amends secs. 20106, 20109, 20155 & 20161 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20106 et seq.) & adds pt. 219A.

HB 4723 requires supplemental nursing services agencies to obtain state licensure under Michigan's Public Health Code. It directly affects agencies providing temporary or specialized nursing services (like travel nursing or agency staffing) by adding new licensing standards. The bill amends sections 20106, 20109, 20155, and 20161 of the Public Health Code and creates a new Part 219A to establish these licensing requirements. This is a procedural change focused on regulating how these agencies operate, not on patient care outcomes or funding. The bill was introduced on July 1, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires licensure for nursing agencies to ensure standards, enhancing regulatory oversight and patient safety in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Oct 23, 2025

HB 5108: Health occupations: pharmacists; pharmacist scope of practice; modify. Amends secs. 5111, 17703, 17707, 17708, 17724a, 17744, 17744a, 17751, 17757 & 17763 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5111 et seq.) & adds sec. 17744h.

HB 5108 modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to expand pharmacists' scope of practice. It adds Section 17744h, allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain medications for minor conditions like strep throat or urinary tract infections without a doctor's referral. The bill also updates existing sections (including 17703, 17707, and 17751) to align with these new prescribing authorities. This directly affects community pharmacists and patients seeking convenient, timely care for common, non-emergency conditions. The changes aim to improve access to basic healthcare services within pharmacy settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacist prescribing authority for minor conditions, improving patient access to timely care without physician referral, directly enhancing healthcare accessibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

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passed · Michigan · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 4399: Health occupations: advanced practice registered nurses; scope of practice of registered professional nurses who hold specialty certifications as nurse practitioners; modify. Amends secs. 17201, 17210, 17211a & 17212 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17201 et seq.) & adds sec. 17210a.

HB 4399 modifies Michigan law to expand the scope of practice for registered nurses certified as nurse practitioners. Specifically, it changes rules allowing these nurses to perform certain medical tasks - like diagnosing conditions and prescribing medications - without requiring direct physician oversight. The bill directly affects certified nurse practitioners in Michigan who currently face restrictions under existing law. It amends sections of the 1978 Public Health Code related to health occupations to clarify and broaden their authorized duties. The changes aim to adjust legal boundaries for these nurses' clinical responsibilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands nurse practitioner scope to diagnose/prescribe without physician oversight, increasing patient access to care under healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4915: Health occupations: health professionals; implicit bias training; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16149.

HB 4915 prohibits Michigan health licensing boards from requiring implicit bias training as a condition for obtaining or renewing a health professional license (such as for nurses, doctors, or therapists). It directly affects licensed health professionals who would otherwise need to complete such training to maintain their credentials. The bill achieves this by adding a new section to the Public Health Code that blocks the department or boards from enforcing rules mandating this training, while also rescinding an existing administrative code section (MCL 338.7004) related to the requirement. This is a concrete policy change removing a potential licensure condition, not a new mandate.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory implicit bias training for health professionals, removing a requirement aimed at reducing healthcare disparities and improving equitable care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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