An Act relative to health care transparency
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase transparency in the healthcare system by clarifying the use of the term ‘physician.’ It seeks to standardize the definition of ‘physician’ to ensure consistent understanding and application across various healthcare settings and documents. The bill intends to reduce confusion and improve clarity for patients and healthcare providers. It also supports ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare transparency.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘physician’ to include individuals with specific degrees and licenses.
- Requires healthcare providers to use the defined term ‘physician’ consistently.
- Supports ongoing study related to healthcare transparency (referenced in H5234).
- Addresses similar legislation (S.1500, H.2241, H.3606, S.1348, H.4812) regarding healthcare transparency.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
- Healthcare administrators
- Medical professionals
- The healthcare industry
Notable changes
- Standardizes the definition of ‘physician’ within healthcare documentation.
- Potentially clarifies roles and responsibilities within the healthcare system.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Paul Linsky
James Arciero
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