AR HB1978

Prohibits procurers from falsely claiming affiliation with insurance companies, stating that insurance coverage depends on seeing specific providers, or implying approval by the Attorney General or State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Requires chiropractic physicians using procurers to execute written contracts and register procurers annually with the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, including procurer name, photo ID, home address, and assigned telephone number.

Mandates procurers develop telephone solicitation training programs, maintain solicitation scripts, keep detailed records for at least 5 years, and document all training sessions with participant signatures.

Prohibits physicians from collecting fees for medical services from individuals named in motor vehicle accident reports if the physician violates procurer registration requirements.

Establishes mandatory license revocation for physicians convicted of Class D felonies under related statutes and disqualifies procurers convicted of Class D felonies from conducting business in the state; imposes minimum $1,000 fine for board-found violations.