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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of the term physician. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve health care transparency by regulating the use of professional titles and the communication of licensure information by healthcare practitioners in Massachusetts. It prohibits the use of the title "physician" or similar medical designations by individuals who are not registered as physicians with the state's Board of Registration in Medicine. Additionally, the bill requires healthcare practitioners to clearly identify their specific licensure and credentials in advertisements and during patient encounters, as well as for medical doctors supervising non-medical practitioners to post their regular office hours. The bill also establishes penalties for non-compliance under existing consumer protection laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3606 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3606.pdf |
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