SB 891
Modifies provisions relating to physician maintenance of certification
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LR Number:
4502S.02I
Last Action:
2/27/2020 - Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2020

Current Bill Summary

SB 891 - Under this act, hospitals, health care facilities, and institutions owned, operated, or licensed by the state are prohibited from conditioning employment or the granting of medical staff privileges of a physician based on his or her maintenance of certification status.

This act also prohibits health carriers from conditioning physician reimbursement or participation in the carrier's health plans on a physician's maintenance of certification status.

This act is substantially similar to SB 933 (2020) and SCS/HB 1383 (2020), and is similar to HB 2355 (2018).

JOSIE BUTLER

Amendments

No Amendments Found.