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House agrees to allow APRNs and PAs to sign home‑health orders, citing rural access concerns

2880433 · April 5, 2025
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Summary

The House agreed to the Senate substitute to House Bill 54 enabling advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) to sign orders for home‑health services; the motion passed 57–0 after sponsors cited COVID‑era precedent and rural access benefits.

The Georgia House voted 57–0 to agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 54, which permits advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) to sign orders for home‑health services.

Representative Clark explained the House‑passed bill originally…

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