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NY S07455
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
John DeFrancisco
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AI Summary
- Requires health care professionals to specify the title and type of license, registration, or certificate in advertisements for their professional services
- Defines "advertisement" to include billboards, brochures, pamphlets, radio and television scripts, electronic media, printed directories, telephone and direct mail solicitations, and other promotional materials
- Prohibits physicians from claiming to be "board certified" unless they include the full name of the certifying board and specialty in the advertisement
- Restricts board certification claims to boards that are members of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or deemed equivalent by New York State based on requiring accredited postgraduate residency training
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires the specification of health professional's credentials in advertisements for such health professional's services.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules6/21/2012
Higher Education5/21/2012
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