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FL H0959
Bill
Status
5/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Elaine Schwartz
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "clinic" under Florida law to clarify that it applies to entities providing health care services that receive remuneration, including mobile clinics and portable equipment providers.
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Establishes that clinics must ensure all practitioners maintain current active and unencumbered Florida licenses and are subject to administrative and criminal penalties if they employ or employed a physician whose license was suspended or revoked while working at the clinic.
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Specifies numerous exemptions from clinic licensure requirements for entities such as hospitals, physician-owned practices, government entities, accredited medical schools, and large multi-practitioner groups meeting specific criteria.
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Requires clinics seeking exemption from licensure to provide detailed documentation including practitioner information, ownership structure, tax identification numbers, and certified accountant statements regarding personal injury protection insurance payments.
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Takes effect July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Health Care Clinic Act
Last Action
Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee
5/2/2014