HB517 (2015) Detail

Relative to disciplinary actions for physicians whose license to practice is suspended or revoked.


HB 517 - AS INTRODUCED

2015 SESSION

15-0710

10/09

HOUSE BILL 517

AN ACT relative to disciplinary actions for physicians whose license to practice is suspended or revoked.

SPONSORS: Rep. Leeman, Straf 23; Rep. Abramson, Rock 20; Rep. Burt, Hills 39; Rep.?Knowles, Straf 12; Rep. Groen, Straf 10; Rep. R. Gordon, Rock 35

COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

ANALYSIS

This bill requires persons who have had their licenses to practice medicine revoked or suspended to suspend or discontinue their personal financial or ownership interest in their group practice or participation in a health care facility.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

15-0710

10/09

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen

AN ACT relative to disciplinary actions for physicians whose license to practice is suspended or revoked.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Physicians and Surgeons; Disciplinary Proceedings; Financial or Ownership Interest. Amend RSA 329:17, IX-a to read as follows:

IX-a. Any persons who have had their licenses to practice medicine revoked or suspended, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, shall be barred from practicing any other human health care activities, including psychotherapy, whether or not such other activity is licensed or certified by another licensing agency, and shall suspend or discontinue their personal financial or ownership interest in their group practice or participation in a health care facility to the satisfaction of the board.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.