Bill
HD 1895
Overview: Bill Number: HD 1895, Title: An Act to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: Novem
Overview: Bill Number: HD 1895, Title: An Act to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to improve patient access to healthcare services by expanding the availability of patient navigation programs. The intent is to help patients, especially those with complex medical needs or socioeconomic barriers, successfully navigate the healthcare system and receive timely, appropriate care.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all hospitals and large medical practices to offer patient navigation services to their patients
- Defines the core functions of patient navigators, including care coordination, appointment scheduling, insurance/billing assistance, and connecting patients to community resources
- Provides state funding to establish a grant program that will support the development and expansion of patient navigation programs
- Directs the state health department to set standards for patient navigator training and certification
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Patients, especially those with chronic conditions, disabilities, or socioeconomic challenges, would benefit from increased access to patient navigation services
- Healthcare providers, including hospitals and medical practices, would need to integrate patient navigation into their care delivery models
- The state would provide funding and oversight to ensure the quality and availability of patient navigation programs
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently under consideration
- If passed, the patient navigation requirements would need to be implemented by healthcare providers within 12-18 months
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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