Bill addressing clinical privileges for midwives approved

Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill Feb. 16 that prevents denial of privileges to individuals based solely on their classification as certified nurse midwives.

LB68, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Tony Fulton, adds certified nurse midwives to the list of practitioners who cannot be denied clinical privileges based on their credential by any hospital licensed under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act.

The bill passed on a 49-0 vote.