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MS HB674
Bill
Status
Failed
2/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Angela Cockerham
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AI Summary
- Increases maximum annual license renewal fee for physicians from $300 to $450 and removes the renewal fee exemption for physicians over age 70
- Eliminates the requirement for out-of-state physicians to obtain a Mississippi license when providing telemedicine services at the request of a Mississippi-licensed physician who has an existing patient relationship
- Expands the Board of Medical Licensure's enforcement powers, including authority to seek administrative inspection warrants, impose civil penalties up to $50,000 for unlicensed practice, and levy punitive fines up to $25,000 per offense against licensees
- Extends the maximum duration for temporary licenses issued to physicians in residency or fellowship programs from 5 years to 7 years
- Repeals several outdated sections of the Medical Practice Act, including provisions on examination locations, specific examination fees, lost license procedures, and separate osteopathic medicine licensing requirements
Legislative Description
Medical Practice Act; revise various provisions of.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/10/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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