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MS SB2670

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health care practitioners advertising services in Mississippi to clearly identify their type of license (M.D., D.O., D.N.P., D.C., etc.) in all advertisements and communications.

  • Mandates that practitioners conspicuously post their specific licensure type in their offices so it is visible to current and prospective patients.

  • Prohibits deceptive or misleading advertisements regarding a practitioner's profession, skills, training, expertise, education, board certification, or licensure.

  • Adds violations of deceptive health care advertising as grounds for disciplinary action by licensing boards, including suspension, revocation, or monetary penalties up to $5,000.

  • Applies to multiple health care professions including physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors, optometrists, and others; sunsets on July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act; enact.

Last Action

Due From Governor 04/18/12

4/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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