Acupuncture
bill with Readshaw language changes awaits governor
State Rep. Harry Readshaw,
D-Allegheny, Democratic chairman of the House Professional Licensure Committee,
announced last week his language contained in S.B. 990 has passed the House and
is now awaiting the governor’s signature to become law.
Rep. Readshaw’s language, which
originally was drafted into his H.B. 226, would amend the Acupuncture
Registration Law to allow wellness visits beyond the 60-day limitation in
current law. Acupuncturists also would be required to maintain $1 million in
medical liability insurance coverage.
Current law limits a patient to 60
days of acupuncture treatment for a condition unless the patient receives a
diagnosis of the treated condition from a licensed physician, dentist or
podiatrist.
Currently, licensed acupuncturists
are not required to carry any professional liability insurance.
“With the growing utilization of
wellness visits and proactive health care, this bill would allow acupuncturists
to have a greater role in patient care,” Rep. Readshaw said. “This bill
recognizes that acupuncturists are trained professionals in their field.
“This bill also recognizes that,
while acupuncture therapists provide a necessary medical service, their
patients must also be afforded the same liability protection as other medical
professionals.”
The governor must sign or veto the
bill within 10 days, or it will automatically become law. The bill would take
effect 90 days after it is signed or allowed to become law.
The source of the report is here.
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