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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), entitled "An act requiring the licensing of practitioners of osteopathic medicine and surgery; regulating their practice; providing for certain funds and penalties for violations and repeals," providing for disclosure of complaints filed against physicians.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act to provide protections for physicians regarding complaints filed against them. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a physician is not required to disclose a complaint to any person or entity if two conditions are met: first, the medical board determines that no disciplinary or corrective action is necessary against the physician, and second, the complaint file is closed without any disciplinary or corrective action being taken. This provision appears designed to protect physicians from having to disclose complaints that have been investigated and found to be without merit, potentially preventing unwarranted damage to a physician's professional reputation. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, and it applies specifically to complaints filed with the medical board related to osteopathic physicians in Pennsylvania.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (on 03/10/2025)
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