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Supporters urge transparency for uninsured long‑term care providers, midwives with SB 293
Summary
SB 293 would require nursing homes, assisted living facilities and nurse midwives to notify patients if they lack professional liability insurance; families, trial attorneys and the long‑term care ombudsman described cases where lack of insurance left families without recourse.
Senate Finance Committee members heard testimony on SB 293, which extends existing notification requirements to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and nurse midwives so patients and residents are informed in writing if a provider or facility lacks professional liability insurance. Sponsor testimony tied the bill to prior statutes that require uninsured physicians and nurse practitioners to notify patients and…
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