(1) KRS § 311.864 to KRS § 311.890 does not authorize a person who holds a certificate under
KRS § 311.864 to KRS § 311.890 to engage in the practice of medicine, as defined in KRS
311.530 to 311.620 or the practice of registered nursing as defined in KRS § 314.011 to KRS § 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.