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Committee passes bill easing hospital‑privilege requirement for traveling physicians with five‑year sunset and review
Summary
HB 799 passed with Department of Health amendments and a five‑year sunset; the committee noted the sunset may be removed after a favorable DOH report. Supporters said the change aligns state practice with CMS updates; opponents warned of potential erosion of on‑call hospital privileges and urged study and reporting requirements.
The committee advanced HB 799, which would modify rules requiring physicians to hold hospital privileges in order to practice in certain settings. The measure was passed with Department of Health amendments and includes a five‑year sunset to allow data collection and review; the committee noted the sunset could be removed if DOH’s report supports doing so.
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