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FL H0959

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Schwartz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Health Care Clinic Act

Last Action

Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Health Innovation Subcommittee2/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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