- Introduced -

SB 652 - This act prohibits public hospitals from not employing any licensed physician who complies with all hospital rules. Currently, Section 205.300, RSMo, prohibits public hospitals from discriminating against practitioners of any school of medicine and allows them equal privileges to treat patients. Patient choice of practitioner is also addressed. New language prohibits a public hospital from excluding any physician from employment who is licensed in Missouri, in good standing, and who complies with hospital rules. No hospital may deny, restrict, or terminate medical staff or privileges for unrelated economic reasons. All medical staff applications shall be given due process.

ERIN MOTLEY