Prohibits non-physician organizations or their representatives to hold majority shares in or serve as directors of professional corporations organized to practice medicine.
Impact
The passage of A09012 would reinforce the governance of medical practices by ensuring that a majority of decision-makers within medical corporations are licensed physicians. This legislative change is expected to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery by emphasizing the importance of professional medical judgment in clinical operations. The bill aims to protect patients by restricting non-physicians from exerting control over medical practices, which can lead to profit motives overshadowing patient care.
Summary
Bill A09012 proposes amendments to several state laws concerning professional corporations operating in the medical field. Specifically, it seeks to prohibit non-physician management services organizations from holding a majority of shares or serving as directors in professional corporations that practice medicine. The aim is to ensure that licensed physicians maintain control over medical practices, thereby directing the operational and clinical decisions of healthcare services.
Contention
The bill has sparked debates concerning the balance of power in healthcare management. Proponents argue that it safeguards the integrity of medical practice by ensuring that physicians, who are best trained to make clinical decisions, retain authority over their practices. However, critics express concerns that such restrictions may limit the ability for innovative management strategies provided by non-physician entities, potentially impacting the operational efficiency of healthcare services.
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Key provisions include stipulations that require the majority of shareholders, as well as the majority of the board of directors, to be comprised of licensed physicians. Furthermore, the bill addresses the removal of officers and directors, permitting actions beyond a simple majority vote under specific conditions, thereby establishing stringent criteria for governance within professional corporations.
Same As
Prohibits non-physician organizations or their representatives to hold majority shares in or serve as directors of professional corporations organized to practice medicine.
Prohibits non-physician organizations or their representatives to hold majority shares in or serve as directors of professional corporations organized to practice medicine.
Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program to allow qualified, foreign-trained physicians and physicians trained and/or licensed to practice medicine in a territory or possession of the United States to contribute to the healthcare system through supervised practice in designated shortage areas, ultimately leading to full licensure.
Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program to allow qualified, foreign-trained physicians and physicians trained and/or licensed to practice medicine in a territory or possession of the United States to contribute to the healthcare system through supervised practice in designated shortage areas, ultimately leading to full licensure.
Relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants; provides that a physician assistant may practice without the supervision of a physician when such physician assistant is employed by a health system or hospital and is credentialed and given privileges by such health system or hospital, or when such physician assistant is licensed, has practiced for more than six thousand hours, is practicing in primary care, and is performing certain functions.
Relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants; provides that a physician assistant may practice without the supervision of a physician when such physician assistant is employed by a health system or hospital and is credentialed and given privileges by such health system or hospital, or when such physician assistant is licensed, has practiced for more than six thousand hours, is practicing in primary care, and is performing certain functions.
Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for physicians, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to practice in underserved areas.
Insurance: producers; continuing education credit carryover system for insurance producers who belong to a professional insurance association; provide for. Amends sec. 1204c of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1204c).
Prohibits non-physician organizations or their representatives to hold majority shares in or serve as directors of professional corporations organized to practice medicine.