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OH HB531
Bill
Status
11/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Anne Gonzales
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AI Summary
HB 531 Summary
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Authorizes the State Medical Board to impose civil penalties up to $5,000 for physicians, physician assistants, and other regulated professionals who falsely certify completion of continuing education requirements, without automatically suspending their licenses.
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Establishes civil penalty authority for various healthcare professionals (physicians, anesthesiologist assistants, oriental medicine practitioners, radiologist assistants, and genetic counselors) for violations of board-regulated chapters, with penalties up to $20,000 and requiring board approval by at least six members.
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Expands physician certificate restoration conditions to include physical skills assessments, disease recognition assessments, comprehensive physical examinations, and restrictions on scope of practice.
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Removes automatic license suspension for failure to renew licenses and replaces it with discretionary suspension under the board's general disciplinary authority, while establishing monetary penalties for reinstatement ($50-$100) and restoration ($100-$200).
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Directs civil penalty revenue for specific violations toward investigation, enforcement, and compliance monitoring rather than general board operations.
Legislative Description
To authorize the State Medical Board to fine certain professionals it regulates for failing to comply with continuing education requirements without suspending the individual's license or certificate to practice, to authorize the Board to fine the professionals it regulates for violating law administered by the Board, and to impose additional terms and conditions for physician certificate restoration.
Medical Board-fines for violations of law/terms for license restoration
Last Action
To Medicaid, Health & Human Services
11/20/2014