Establishes act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for health care professionals.
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Overview
This bill makes it professional misconduct for health care professionals to spread misinformation or disinformation. It defines specific terms like ‘disseminate,’ ‘misinformation,’ and ‘disinformation’ to clarify what constitutes this misconduct. The bill directs licensing boards to establish rules and regulations regarding disciplinary actions for health care professionals found to be spreading false health information.
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Joseph Vitale
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