physicians; surgical centers; call coverage
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Overview
This bill amends sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to physicians and surgical centers. Specifically, it updates definitions related to licenses, records, and unprofessional conduct, including provisions regarding direct supervision of medical assistants, controlled substance prescriptions, and disclosure of financial interests. It also addresses call coverage responsibilities for physicians.
Key provisions
- Updates definitions related to ‘active license,’ ‘adequate records,’ and ‘medical peer review’ within the Arizona Medical Board’s regulations.
- Clarifies requirements for ‘direct supervision’ of medical assistants.
- Modifies rules regarding controlled substance prescriptions, including requirements for disclosure of financial interests.
- Addresses call coverage responsibilities for physicians performing office-based surgery.
- Updates definitions of ‘unprofessional conduct’ to include specific violations and actions.
- Establishes requirements for reporting certain actions to the medical board.
- Adds provisions related to telehealth and prescription medications.
- Requires annual submission of call coverage plans by physicians performing surgeries at outpatient surgical centers.
Who is affected
- Physicians
- Surgical Centers
- Medical Assistants
- Healthcare Institutions
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