311.8 88 No authorization to practice medicine or registered nursing -- No condition for reimbursement. (1) KRS 311.864 to 311.890 does not authorize a person who holds a certificate under KRS 311.864 to 311.890 to engage in the practice of medicine, as define d in KRS 311.530 to 311.620 or the practice of registered nursing as defined in KRS 314.011 to 314.161. (2) A health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, or health benefit plan may not require a registered nurse or certified physician assistant to be certified as a surgical assistant as a condition for reimbursement. Effective: July 13, 2004 History: Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 126, sec. 13, effective July 13, 2004.
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