Bill > SF3416

This bill introduces several significant modifications to the Board of Medical Practice's operations and requirements. The bill increases the board's membership from 16 to 17 members, with a new emphasis on public members who must meet specific criteria including consumer advocacy experience, communication skills, and commitment to representing diverse populations. The bill establishes more detailed requirements for board member recommendations, including mandatory public notice of vacancies. It mandates increased transparency by requiring the board to post comprehensive information about physicians on their public website, including disciplinary actions, malpractice settlements, and legal actions. The bill also creates new procedures for complaint review committees, requiring them to be comprised of two physician members and two public members. Additionally, the bill introduces mandatory reporting requirements, with the board required to submit biennial reports on complaint data and resolution times, and mandates a legislative auditor examination of physician complaints every four years. Furthermore, the bill requires physicians to post informational documents in multiple languages and locations, providing patients with clear guidance on how to access physician history and file complaints. These changes aim to enhance patient safety, improve board transparency, and provide more accessible information about medical practitioners.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3416&ssn=0&y=2025