SB998 - Requires physicians to identify which type of collaborative practice arrangement they are engaging in and provide copies to the board

SB 998

Requires physicians to identify which type of collaborative practice arrangement they are engaging in and provide copies to the board

Sponsor:	Champion
LR Number:	4553S.03C	Fiscal Note:	4553-03
Committee:	Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health
Last Action:	5/12/2006 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection	Journal Page:
Title:	SCS SB 998	Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 28, 2006

List of 2006 Senate Bills

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 998 - Within thirty days of any change and on each renewal of a collaborative practice arrangement, the State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts shall require physicians to identify whether a physician is engaged in any collaborative practice agreement or physician assistance agreement and also report to the board the name of each licensed professional with whom the physician has entered into such agreement. The board may make the information available to the public. The physician shall also provide the board with a copy of each such agreement for the board to review for compliance with state law.

This act is similar to SS/SCS/SB 566 and HCS/HB 1515 (2006).

CHRIS HOGERTY