MO HB2556

Reserves 44 medical titles and specialty designations exclusively for licensed physicians in health care facilities and telehealth settings, including "physician," "MD," "DO," "surgeon," and specialty terms like "cardiologist," "neurologist," and "pediatrician"

Allows specific exceptions: chiropractors may use "chiropractic physician," assistant physicians may use "assistant physician," physician assistants may use "physician assistant," and speech-language pathologists may use their professional title

Creates a private cause of action for patients who receive care from non-physician providers who misuse reserved titles, allowing them to seek actual damages, injunctive relief, punitive damages for willful violations, and attorney's fees

Authorizes licensing boards within the Division of Professional Registration to discipline any licensed healthcare professional who violates the title restrictions