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Governor Lombardo's Health Bill Aims to Expand Care Access

5/30/2025

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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's health care bill, SB495, took a significant step forward with its first hearing, spotlighting the urgent demand for more health care providers. While discussions on alternative licensing for dental hygienists and expedited insurance approvals sparked debate, lawmakers rallied around amendments that cut unnecessary costs and supported a proposal to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services, all while prioritizing oversight to combat potential fraud.

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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's health care bill, SB495, took a significant step forward with its first hearing, spotlighting the urgent demand for more health care providers. While discussions on alternative licensing for dental hygienists and expedited insurance approvals sparked debate, lawmakers rallied around amendments that cut unnecessary costs and supported a proposal to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services, all while prioritizing oversight to combat potential fraud.