HB 1691.E - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Authorizes advanced registered nurse practitioners to examine, diagnose, and treat injured workers covered by industrial insurance.

Provides that, by December 1, 2005, the department of labor and industries shall report to the senate committee on commerce and trade and the house committee on commerce and labor, or successor committees, on the implementation of this act, including but not limited to the effects of this act on injured worker outcomes, claim costs, and disputed claims.