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House advances bill allowing trained optometrists to perform three in‑office laser procedures; bill headed to finance
Summary
After extended debate about access and patient safety, the House adopted a committee report as amended on HB 349 to allow credentialed optometrists to perform three specified in‑office laser procedures; proponents cited access benefits, opponents raised training and complication response concerns.
The New Hampshire House on Thursday adopted a committee report as amended on House Bill 349, which would permit credentialed optometrists to perform three specified in‑office laser procedures after meeting training and credentialing requirements.
Supporters said the change will expand access to care, particularly in the state’s North Country and other areas with limited ophthalmologic services. Representative Long and others noted long waits and provider shortages and argued that…
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