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FL S1282
Bill
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- Creates s. 490.0065, F.S., authorizing the Board of Psychology to certify licensed psychologists to prescribe, administer, discontinue, or distribute drugs and controlled substances for psychiatric, mental, cognitive, nervous, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorders
- Certification requires a current psychology license, doctoral degree, passing score on a nationally recognized psychopharmacology exam, completion of didactic education in areas including pharmacology and clinical medicine, and either relevant clinical experience or at least 2 years of supervised practice under a licensed physician
- Prescribing psychologists must consult and concur with a patient's primary care physician before prescribing or altering drug treatment, may not prescribe to patients without a primary care physician, and must maintain at least $250,000 in professional liability insurance
- Requires the Board of Psychology to establish a 5-member interim panel by October 1, 2024—including a psychiatrist, pediatrician, pharmacist, and two psychologists—to develop a formulary and recommend proposed rules by February 1, 2025; the panel expires May 1, 2025
- Amends s. 627.6131, F.S., to extend the 12-month overpayment claim submission requirement for health insurers to include providers licensed under chapter 490 (psychologists), applicable to claims for services provided on or after October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Prescriptive Authority for Psychologists
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
3/8/2024
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