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NJ S4450
Requires notification to patients when State-licensed physician has credential revoked or suspended and provides access to contact information with State.
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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill stipulates that a patient of a State-licensed physician is to receive, electronically or by mail, by the practice or health care entity where the physician provides health care services if the license of the physician to practice medicine is suspended or revoked, whether temporarily or permanently. Additionally, if requested by a patient, a practice or health care entity is to provide the contact information for the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety and of the State Board of Medical Examiners. The intention of the bill is to improve awareness to patients if a physician is found to have committed misconduct and to make information available to patients if they wish to allege misconduct of a physician to the State.
AI Summary
This bill requires medical practices or healthcare entities to notify patients within ten business days if a state-licensed physician's medical license is suspended or revoked, either temporarily or permanently. The notification can be sent electronically or by mail. Additionally, if a patient requests it, the practice or healthcare entity must provide contact information for two key state agencies: the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the State Board of Medical Examiners. The primary purpose of this legislation is to improve patient awareness about potential physician misconduct by ensuring patients are promptly informed about changes in their physician's professional status and providing them with resources to report concerns or seek further information. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, demonstrating the state's commitment to patient safety and transparency in healthcare.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 05/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4450 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4450_I1.HTM |
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