HB325 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Becky Nordgren

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Ken JohnsonTerri Collins

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Health insurance, licensing of dentists and physicians not to be conditioned on participation in health insurance plans

Summary

HB325 would prohibit conditioning physician, dentist, or osteopath licensure on participation in health insurance plans, basing licenses on demonstrated skill and competence.

What This Bill Does

It would prevent licensure for doctors, dentists, and osteopaths from being tied to whether they participate in health insurance plans or related activities. Licensure would be based on demonstrated skill and academic competence. Licensing would be conducted exclusively under specified Alabama Code chapters. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Physicians (MDs) in Alabama, whose license decisions could not be conditioned on participation in health insurance plans or related activities
• Dentists (DDS/DMD) in Alabama, whose license decisions could not be conditioned on participation in health insurance plans or related activities
• Osteopaths (DOs) in Alabama, whose license decisions could not be conditioned on participation in health insurance plans or related activities

Key Provisions

• Licensure for physicians and dentists shall be based on demonstrated skill and academic competence and may not be conditioned on participation in any public or private health insurance plan, public health care system, public service initiative, or emergency room coverage
• Licensing of dentists, osteopaths, and physicians shall be conducted exclusively pursuant to Chapter 9 of Title 34; Division 1, commencing with sections 34-24-50 and 34-24-310, as applicable
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor
• Applicable to physicians, dentists, and osteopaths licensed in Alabama

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Subjects

Insurance