Bill > HB1458

This bill amends Arkansas Code to modify the definition of "credentialing information" that the Arkansas State Medical Board can provide to credentialing organizations. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for the Medical Board to provide the status of a physician's United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate when sharing professional information. The bill reorganizes the list of allowable credentialing information, which includes details such as professional training, medical license status, clinical hospital privileges, education, work history, malpractice coverage, professional liability claims, drug or alcohol abuse history, board appearance history, license restrictions, felony convictions, privilege limitations, disciplinary actions, and Medicare or Medicaid sanctions. The primary change is the elimination of the DEA certificate status from the list of credentialing information, which simplifies the reporting requirements for physicians and the Medical Board while maintaining comprehensive professional background reporting.

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