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MN HF2735
Bill
Status
3/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Debra Kiel
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AI Summary
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Establishes patients' right to be admitted to a hospital and treated by their licensed physician or other licensed health care practitioner with whom they have a current relationship (defined as treatment or communication within the last five years).
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Allows hospitalized patients, or their spouse, parent, guardian, or power of attorney, to request that a licensed practitioner with a current relationship be authorized to treat the patient.
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Prohibits state licensing boards from taking disciplinary action against physicians solely for treating patients with whom they have a current relationship in hospitals where they lack hospital privileges.
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Effective the day following final enactment.
Legislative Description
Right of hospitalized patients to receive treatment from their own doctors established.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
3/8/2023