The proposed bill would update current Arizona health care statutes by mandating the inclusion of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the newborn screening panel and extending the timeline for the Arizona Nurse Education Investment Pilot Program until June 30, 2027. It would also expand covered services under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to include traditional healing services, eliminate exclusions for speech therapy and cochlear implants for individuals over 21, and provide limited benefit coverage for incarcerated individuals prior to their release. Additionally, the bill would require annual reports on mental health medication costs and utilization, establish a grant program for health care interoperability solutions, and create a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist Clinical Rotation Program.

Furthermore, the bill would modify the definition of "tribal facility," require counties to comply with federal maintenance of effort requirements regarding contributions to the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), and outline the process for withholding funds from non-compliant counties. It would also repeal the requirement for the Department of Health Services to apply for federal family planning grants and continue the Health Care Interoperability Grant Program. Overall, these updates aim to improve health care services, enhance funding and operational efficiency, and address specific health care needs within Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-694, 36-1802, 36-2907, 36-2939, 36-2981, 36-2989, 36-693, 12-2801, 12-2802, 35-190, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2938, 36-551, 36-591, 36-401, 36-2934, 32-1645, 36-562, 38-651, 93-638, 36-3401, 36-1803, 36-1804, 36-1805, 36-1806, 36-1807
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-145, 36-694, 36-1802, 36-2907, 36-2939, 36-2981, 36-2989, 36-693, 12-2801, 12-2802, 35-190, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2938, 36-551, 36-591, 36-401, 36-2934, 32-1645, 36-562, 38-651, 93-638, 36-3401, 36-1803, 36-1804, 36-1805, 36-1806, 36-1807
House Engrossed Version: 36-145, 36-694, 36-1802, 36-2907, 36-2939, 36-2981, 36-2989, 36-693, 12-2801, 12-2802, 35-190, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2938, 36-551, 36-591, 36-401, 36-2934, 32-1645, 36-562, 38-651, 93-638, 36-3401, 36-1803, 36-1804, 36-1805, 36-1806, 36-1807
Chaptered Version: 36-145, 36-694, 36-1802, 36-2907, 36-2939, 36-2981, 36-2989, 36-693, 12-2801, 12-2802, 35-190, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2938, 36-551, 36-591, 36-401, 36-2934, 32-1645, 36-562, 38-651, 93-638, 36-3401, 36-1803, 36-1804, 36-1805, 36-1806, 36-1807