FINAL BILL REPORT
SB 5480
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C 178 L 11
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Concerning submission of certain information by physicians and physician assistants at the time of license renewal.
Sponsors: Senators Conway and Keiser.
Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
House Committee on Health Care & Wellness
House Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations & Oversight
Background: The Medical Quality Assurance Commission (Commission) establishes and monitors qualifications for licensure of physicians and physician assistants, and enforces practice standards and professional conduct through discipline and continuing education. Physicians and physician assistants renew their licenses on a two-year cycle, in accordance with Commission rules, and on a form approved by the Commission.
Summary: The Commission must request licensees to submit information about their current professional practice at the time of license renewal. This information may include practice setting, medical specialty, board certification, or other relevant data determined by the Commission.
Votes on Final Passage:
Senate | 45 | 2 | |
House | 91 | 5 |
Effective: | July 22, 2011. |