An Act relative to physician workforce data collection
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow the Board of Registration in Medicine to gather data about the backgrounds and characteristics of physicians, including their cultural, ethical, linguistic, and educational backgrounds. The goal is to collect information about the composition of physician workplaces. This data collection is intended to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the medical workforce in Massachusetts. The bill was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- The Board of Registration in Medicine will be authorized to collect data on physician demographics.
- Data to be collected includes cultural, ethical, linguistic, and educational background information.
- The collected data will pertain to the composition of physician workplaces.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (S2931).
Who is affected
- Physicians in Massachusetts
- The Board of Registration in Medicine
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new requirement for data collection regarding physician demographics and workplace composition.
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