SB 529
Prohibits hospitals from requiring physicians to agree to make patient referrals as a condition of receiving medical staff privileges
Sponsor:
LR Number:
4336S.01I
Last Action:
1/5/2012 - Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
Journal Page:
S62
Title:
Calendar Position:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 529 - This act prohibits a hospital from requiring a physician to agree to make patient referrals to the hospital-affiliated facility as a condition of receiving medical staff membership or medical staff privileges at the hospital. This act also prohibits a hospital from refusing to grant medical staff membership or privileges or participatory status in the hospital because the physician or his or her partner, associate, employee, or family member provides medical or health care services at, has ownership interest in, or has a leadership position on the medical staff of another hospital, hospital system, or health care facility.

This act is identical to SB 136 (2011).

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