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Senator proposes widening autism-diagnosis authority to some master’s-level clinicians; committee hears concerns about market impacts
Summary
Senator Kwan presented a proposal to allow specified master’s-level therapists with standardized training to diagnose autism, aiming to reduce long waitlists; legislators and insurers raised concerns about small-group market cost exposure and federal reimbursement uncertainties.
Senator Kwan presented a proposal (referred to in the hearing as “sub 2”) to allow specified master’s-level therapists who hold listed licenses, standardized training and certification to diagnose autism for insurance purposes. The sponsor said the change restores scope that existed in practice before insurance coverage patterns narrowed diagnostic coverage to doctoral-level clinicians starting around 2012 and said the goal is to reduce wait times for diagnosis,…
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