Committee advances ALTCS screening changes, nurse circulator rule and other measures; votes at a glance
The Arizona House Health & Human Services Committee voted to advance six bills after presentations and testimony, including a modified ALTCS cognitive screening bill, a circulator‑nurse requirement for surgeries, marijuana ad restrictions, an acute‑at‑home extension and licensing reforms for behavioral health and behavior analysts.
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The Arizona House Health and Human Services Committee advanced six measures after presentations and testimony on workforce and rural access. Lawmakers passed or recommended passage for bills that would modify the Arizona Long‑Term Care System (ALTCS) screening process, require an RN circulator for most surgeries, restrict marijuana advertising near child‑focused locations, extend an acute‑care‑at‑home pilot, and alter licensing procedures for behavioral‑health professionals and behavior analysts.
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