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Senator Julie Pizzina introduced the measure and cited a Kaiser Health Foundation analysis that between February 2014 and February 2019 some organs could not be transplanted and many more were \"near misses\" due to transportation delays; she told the committee Nevada has more than 113,000 people on transplant waiting lists. Dan Musgrove, representing Nevada Donor Network, described procurement operations and the rationale for narrow statutory clarification: \"This bill clarifies in statute that if under that very narrow circumstance, we have the ability to transport ourselves,\" he said, noting the agency’s interest in establishing donor care units where procurement could occur outside a hospital operating room.

Musgrove and funeral‑industry witnesses said the change is intended for rare situations when a hospital cannot provide the necessary transport or equipment and when a ventilator or other life‑support equipment is needed to preserve organs in cases of brain death. Musgrove said such transport would follow existing medical regulation and use ALS/BLS or comparable equipment; he noted the organization currently performs most procurement in hospitals and does not yet own bespoke transport equipment.

Funeral directors and mortuary representatives testified in support after working with Nevada Donor Network on the wording. Warren Hardy of La Paloma Funeral Services and Life Science Anatomical said the funeral industry had initial concerns about expanding transport authority, but that the bill’s narrow scope and prior collaboration addressed those concerns. Other supporters included Davis Funeral Home, the Vegas Chamber, Nevada Royal Hospital Partners and Torrey University Nevada.

Committee members asked technical questions about what equipment would be used and why procurement agencies would use ambulances rather than mortuary vans; Musgrove said mortuaries lack the necessary medical equipment for the rare situations the bill addresses and that procurement organizations may use regulated ambulance services or comparable equipment as needed.

No formal vote was recorded in the supplied transcript. Sponsors and supporters described the bill as narrowly tailored to increase the number of viable donations by removing a statutory ambiguity about transportation in exceptional circumstances.

Why it matters: The bill seeks to reduce organ loss due to transportation delays by clarifying that procurement organizations may arrange medically equipped transport in narrow situations to preserve organ viability, and by creating a statutory mechanism for coordination with coroners.

What's next: Sponsor and industry witnesses said they had worked together on the language and will proceed through the committee process; no recorded opposition or amendment was entered during the hearing in the supplied transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4/23/2025 - Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Bill 349 would allow procurement organizations to transport a registered or authorized donor using medical equipment when required to preserve or increase organ viability, and would formalize coordination with coroners on release.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NV, Nevada","taxId",78440,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571852,"Nevada bill would require child‑welfare agencies to approve or deny medical‑consent requests within 14 days",1866,393000,2259000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3102438-bcabaf03055e4283eef2494ee1cc0402&start=393&end=2259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3102438-bcabaf03055e4283eef2494ee1cc0402/thumbnail_393000.jpg","/articles/6571852/Nevada/Nevada-bill-would-require-childwelfare-agencies-to-approve-or-deny-medicalconsent-requests-within-14-days","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571852-94fe5f44125a2aa01564ac21f3731c15/orig.mp4?Expires=1770430848&Signature=IeU9~dUlX808eNRaZiAK9XsBhp4pMaM9GMrvmW9bvJyMC1MHw09c8JtGytVp~F1kTSRsWT-dsytD0bHV0hyRTJpgtsNbBhzUFL~Ff9NAT7245eQwtlAbl-7RzJR7LF4n0FAP12vbVxEnSelriYFxVv4y8fA6Ik~uZT~bJI~hta3i8lVLvK19eBkRmCeoMtd75Owjp-UkwAMiUjZVZK2Y-oHHbHXPjCAO1WwPU~aq3-Ko524DV5PTiKWHd25TU9vnk4F4JzUgKVk1yIUd5AbDSBpq8wS0l2VziDdlbzk7q5UwQhjSI3A9FiBQBhOHtW5NxxoGaFzNbGu6Hfi0KDzf~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 187 would require child‑welfare agencies with custody of a child to grant or deny consent for medical or mental‑health treatment within 14 days of a request and to notify the person or entity with whom the child is placed within three business days after the agency makes that decision.

Senator Julie Pizzina, sponsor of SB 187, told the Assembly Health and Human Services Committee that the bill aims to set a clear timeline where Nevada currently has none. \"Section 2 ... provides that agencies providing child welfare services either grant or deny custody for medical or mental health treatment of a child in their custody within 14 days of a request,\" Pizzina said. She said the change originated from constituents who described waits of many months for approvals and that she worked with a broad group of stakeholders while drafting the bill.

Committee members and stakeholders raised several implementation questions during the hearing. Assemblymember Connick asked whether the statute includes a penalty if the timeline is not met; Pizzina said the proposal does not add fines or penalties and is intended to create a feasible process rather than discipline caseworkers. Vice Chair Rochelle Wynne and others asked whether \"14 days\" meant calendar days or business days; Pizzina said the 14‑day period was drafted as calendar days but that negotiators remain open to adjustments and that three business days were specified for the notice requirement to placements.

County child‑welfare officials and employee representatives testified about practical concerns. Ayesha Goins, testifying for SEIU on behalf of child‑welfare staff, said they \"do not support anyone making decisions for a child because they can't get ahold of a parent for 5 days,\" and warned the bill could risk unintended removal of parental rights. Cadence Matijevich, representing Washoe County, argued the bill's language lacks a clear definition of \"need\" and could compel agencies to act in cases they consider elective; Washoe County asked for language that preserves the agency's ability to seek a court order where appropriate. Joanna Jacob, for Clark County, echoed concerns about elective and more invasive procedures and clarified that routine medical care is typically covered by the custody order counties already hold for children in their care.

Jonathan Norman of the Nevada Coalition of Legal Service Providers, representing attorneys for foster youth, said the bill does not prevent attorneys for parents or children from seeking court relief on elective or disputed procedures and described examples — including cochlear implant cases — where litigation has been necessary to resolve consent disputes.

Senator Pizzina and co‑sponsor Senator Rochelle Winn said they will continue stakeholder negotiations; Winn emphasized examples where delayed care can have long‑term effects and said the sponsors are seeking guardrails to ensure timely access to medically necessary treatment while preserving parental rights and due process.

No formal vote was recorded in the supplied transcript. Stakeholders and sponsors said they will continue to work on definitions, timelines, and technical language to address county and labor concerns.

Why it matters: The bill would create time limits for child‑welfare consent decisions that can affect access to medical, dental and behavioral health care for children in state custody. County agencies, attorneys and unions urged clarifications to avoid compelling agencies to authorize elective procedures without appropriate review or court involvement.

What's next: Sponsors said they will continue negotiations with counties, unions and legal service providers to refine the bill’s language and timing before subsequent committee action.","Senate Bill 187 would require child‑welfare agencies with custody of a child to grant or deny consent for medical or mental‑health treatment within 14 days of a request and to notify the child's placement within three business days after the agency’s decision.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571856,"Nevada bill would require insurers to respond to Medicaid third‑party claims within 60 days to comply with federal law",280,105000,385000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3102438-bcabaf03055e4283eef2494ee1cc0402&start=105&end=385","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3102438-bcabaf03055e4283eef2494ee1cc0402/thumbnail_105000.jpg","/articles/6571856/Nevada/Nevada-bill-would-require-insurers-to-respond-to-Medicaid-thirdparty-claims-within-60-days-to-comply-with-federal-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571856-3a9cbe2b47d0fb41e40e39e0d681e196/orig.mp4?Expires=1770430848&Signature=BnLbbEug9t8lhhaQlQBEnDSwwcEj8CtmdfGp3~S0QOd-lnpViLdFuKBYj3YSgqybzJsSIl5ciuGuOpz6DNiSyIv4pgeSww7kcPBXgcV4xMVCBjs7CpGoo2dfl86BJdqRQmJiYqiuOB36fsLO9v~sGMYF3strF2l1Dm0hdz5huGNtEATIukelXI9A2jH7AmAEMAOjlG-y~9Oa31Cvb7W5Iu33L09-aqW-sLdnWkVwSYsgWdeHCgZ61668fQMnwb5I6ZjuGgNjxVHKUPwJzjZ8ND1fVMG~B14l2c69AKSTHs40R-tzUmWTHLIWt-vtH5fLbVYrhgUjRj1FHOjt6g9w9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 9 would change state law so insurers that cover Medicaid eligibles must respond to a state agency’s inquiry about payment for a medical claim within 60 days and may not deny a state‑submitted claim solely for lack of prior authorization when the state authorized the service.

The measure was presented to the Nevada Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services by representatives of the Division of Healthcare Financing and Policy, who said the bill implements two provisions of federal law enacted in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022.

Cynthia Leach, agency manager for the Division of Healthcare Financing and Policy overseeing compliance and program integrity, told the committee that \"Medicaid is generally the payer of last resort. When Medicaid beneficiaries have additional health care coverage, third party liability rules govern the legal obligation of third party payers.\" Leach said section 202 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 revised two requirements: insurers must respond to an inquiry about a claim \"no later than 60 days after receiving the inquiry,\" and insurers may not deny a state’s claim solely for lack of prior authorization when the state authorized the item or service.

Leach said the bill \"increases Nevada's flexibility to identify and obtain prompt payment from third party resources that are legally responsible to pay claims primary to Medicaid.\" Stacy Weeks of the Division of Healthcare Financing and Policy introduced the presenters to the committee.

Committee members asked clarifying questions about the 60‑day requirement. The chair asked whether the 60‑day timeline applies specifically to Medicaid payments; Leach confirmed it does. One member asked whether the 60 days was intended as a \"prompt pay\" requirement; Leach characterized the change as a prompt‑payment expectation for third parties.

No public testimony was offered in support, opposition or neutral positions during the hearing on SB 9, and the presenters closed without further comment. The committee did not record any motion or formal vote during the portion of the transcript provided.

Why it matters: The bill would align Nevada statute with federal mandates that aim to speed recovery of payment from other liable insurers before Medicaid pays. The state’s implementation could affect billing and authorization workflows for insurers, state staff and providers who submit claims on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries.

What's next: The committee opened and closed the hearing on SB 9 during the session; no vote or amendment is recorded in the provided transcript.","Senate Bill 9 would revise Nevada law to conform with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, requiring insurers to respond to state agency inquiries about third‑party liability claims within 60 days and to not deny claims solely for lack of prior authorization when the state has authorized the service.","actionData","errors"]

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Bill would let organ‑procurement organizations transport donors using medical equipment to preserve organs

Nevada bill would require child‑welfare agencies to approve or deny medical‑consent requests within 14 days

Nevada bill would require insurers to respond to Medicaid third‑party claims within 60 days to comply with federal law