Relates to improper practices relating to staff membership or professional privileges of a physician and such physician's board certification.
Impact
The enactment of S07913 could significantly alter existing statutes pertaining to hospital governance and the credentialing of health care professionals. It emphasizes the necessity for hospitals to provide justifiable reasons when denying applications for staff membership or privileges. Moreover, the bill mandates that health care insurers disclose application procedures and qualifications required for participation in their networks, promoting transparency in the credentialing process.
Summary
Bill S07913, introduced by Senator Rivera, seeks to amend New York's public health and insurance laws regarding the practices associated with hospital staff membership and professional privileges for physicians and other health care professionals. The bill prohibits hospitals from denying or withholding privileges based on unjust criteria, particularly related to a practitioner's licensure category or lack of board certification if they were previously certified. This legislative effort aims to ensure fairer opportunities for health care professionals seeking to work in hospitals across the state.
Contention
While the bill advocates for the equitable treatment of health care providers, there may be points of contention surrounding its implications for hospital administrative practices. Hospitals might express concerns about how these changes could affect their ability to maintain quality standards, as the language of the bill could lead to difficulties in managing staff qualifications and credentialing processes. Some stakeholders may argue that loosening the criteria for membership could inadvertently impact patient care quality and safety.
Last_action
As of now, the last action on Bill S07913 was its introduction and commitment to the Committee on Health, signaling a move towards further discussion and potential revisions.
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.
Enhances the ability of the department of health to investigate, discipline, and monitor licensed physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants.
Enhances the ability of the department of health to investigate, discipline, and monitor licensed physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants.
Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for physicians, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to practice in underserved areas.
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.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 49; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to professional counselors.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 49; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to professional counselors.
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; require. Amends sec. 303a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a) & adds art. 14A.