Allowing licensed physical therapists to perform certain capillary blood tests, adding advanced practice registered nurse to the definition of healthcare provider for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act, adding an advanced practice registered nurse position to the board of governors of the healthcare stabilization fund and requiring advance practice registered nurses to maintain professional liability insurance as a condition of active licensure.

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This bill allows licensed physical therapists to perform certain simple blood tests, like glucose and lactate, for specific purposes related to patient rehabilitation. It also expands the definition of "healthcare provider" to include advanced practice registered nurses, requiring them to maintain professional liability insurance. Additionally, the bill adds an advanced practice registered nurse position to the board that oversees the healthcare stabilization fund.

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