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GA SB360
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Hufstetler
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AI Summary
- Hospitals owned by or operating under arrangements with hospital authorities may not refuse, condition, or limit staff membership or clinical privileges because a physician (or their partner, associate, or employee) provides services at, has ownership in, or holds a leadership position at a different hospital, health system, or health care facility
- Hospitals covered by the bill also may not deny or restrict privileges based on a physician's participation or non-participation in an independent physician association or physician hospital organization
- Preserves existing protections prohibiting hospitals from denying staff privileges to podiatric, osteopathic, or dental practitioners based solely on their license type, board certification, or professional association membership
- Exempts medical staff bylaws or written policies relating to medical staff participation and contracts for clinical services executed under applicable law from the new restrictions
- Effective date of July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Hospitals; prohibit certain conduct relating to physicians; provide definitions
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
2/26/2014
Full Bill Text
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