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MO HB1077
Bill
Status
2/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kathryn Swan
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AI Summary
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Defines "pain management clinic" as a privately owned facility providing chronic nonmalignant pain treatment through pharmacotherapy to a majority of patients for 90+ days in a 12-month period, or any facility advertising chronic pain management services
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Prohibits owners or employees of pain management clinics from having previously been denied, restricted, or disciplined regarding controlled substance licenses
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Requires all pain management clinics to obtain a certificate from the Department of Health and Senior Services before operating; existing clinics have 90 days from the effective date to comply
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Directs the Department of Health and Senior Services to establish regulations covering certification fees, hours of operation, staff licensing and levels, record keeping, and mandatory participation in Missouri's prescription drug monitoring program
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Rules adopted under this section must comply with Chapter 536 rulemaking procedures, with any rules proposed after August 28, 2015 becoming void if the General Assembly's review powers are held unconstitutional
Legislative Description
Requires any pain management clinic not associated with a hospital to be owned by a physician who is board certified in pain management
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
5/11/2015