The bill amends the Kansas healthcare provider insurance availability act by expanding the definition of "healthcare provider" to include advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Specifically, it adds licensed APRNs who are authorized to practice in various classifications, such as nurse-midwives and those with authority to prescribe drugs, to the list of recognized healthcare providers. This change aims to enhance the availability of professional liability insurance for these practitioners, thereby improving their ability to provide healthcare services.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 40-3401, which may indicate a significant restructuring of the definitions and provisions related to healthcare providers within the act. The overall intent of the legislation is to ensure that APRNs are recognized within the legal framework governing healthcare providers, thereby facilitating their access to necessary insurance coverage and supporting their role in the healthcare system. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 40-3401, 39-923, 75-6102