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MO HB112
Bill
Status
3/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Diane Franklin
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the state board of nursing, board of pharmacy, Missouri dental board, state committee of psychologists, and state board of registration for the healing arts to contract with the Department of Health and Senior Services, public universities, or nonprofit entities to collect and analyze workforce data from licensees
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Data collection aims to support future workforce planning and assess accessibility and availability of qualified health care services and practitioners in Missouri
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Boards may release identifying data to contractors for analysis of geographic, demographic, and practice characteristics of licensees, but are prohibited from collecting income or financial earnings data
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All collected data must be released only in aggregate form that cannot identify specific individuals or entities, and contractors must maintain confidentiality of all data received
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Boards may accept grants to fund data collection and analysis, with funds deposited in each board's respective fund, and may promulgate rules under Chapter 536 to implement the program
Legislative Description
Allows various state boards to collaborate with the Department of Health and Senior Services or other entities to collect and analyze workforce data to assess the availability of qualified health care professionals
Last Action
Placed on Informal Calendar
5/5/2015