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History
- Substituted by A10407
- Ordered to third reading cal.322
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to finance
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Extends provisions of part X2 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003 relating to allowing the use of funds of the office of professional medical conduct
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Richard Gottfried
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Title of bill
An act to amend part X2 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the public health law relating to allowing for the use of funds of the office of professional medical conduct for activities of the patient health information and quality improvement act of 2000, in relation to the effectiveness of such part
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of the bill is to extend the ability of OPMC to conduct physician profiling activities.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill would amend Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2008 to extend for 1 year the Office of Professional Medical Conduct's authority to fund physician profiling.
Justification
OPMC investigates complaints about physicians, physician assistants and specialist assistants, and monitors practitioners who have been placed on probation. This extender allows OPMC to make it possible for New York State residents to get information about physicians, pursuant to the Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of 2000.
Prior legislative history
2008: Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2008.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediate.
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