Bill > SB5387

This bill aims to regulate the corporate practice of medicine by establishing rules for who can own and operate medical practices and employ healthcare providers, generally requiring that medical licensees (physicians, physician assistants, naturopaths, and advanced registered nurse practitioners) hold all voting shares, director positions, and officer positions (except secretary and treasurer) in professional service corporations. It prohibits medical licensees from having certain financial or control arrangements with management services organizations (entities that provide administrative or management services to medical practices), unless that organization is wholly owned by medical licensees, and prevents the relinquishment of control over administrative, business, or clinical operations that affect patient care. The bill also clarifies that non-licensees cannot interfere with or control the professional judgment or clinical decisions of licensed healthcare providers in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, private establishments, ambulatory surgical facilities, nursing homes, birthing centers, in-home care agencies, telemedicine-exclusive practices, health maintenance organizations, and health care service contractors. It also amends existing laws to include violations of these new provisions as unprofessional conduct and grounds for investigation and disciplinary action, and requires certain licensed healthcare professionals to attest to their awareness of these regulations upon application for or renewal of their licenses.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5387&Year=2025&Initiative=false