House of Representatives

SB 1153

health boards; business entities

(now: business entities; regulations; dental; chiropractic)

Sponsors: Senators Gerard and Hartley

DPA	Committee on Health
X	Committee on Retirement & Government Operations
	Caucus and COW
	Third Read
	As Passed the House

SB 1153 requires that dental and chiropractic business entities register with the profession’s state regulatory boards. The bill stipulates these business entities must follow the same laws as the licensees and may be subject to disciplinary action.

Current Status

SB 1153 was amended in the Health Committee to specify that licensees do not have to register as business entities.

History

Currently, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Board of Dental Examiners only regulated licensed persons, not business entities. In some cases, business entities are owned and operated by an unlicensed person who is responsible for managing the care of patients. These unlicensed business owners and managers may be responsible for setting schedules, maintaining equipment and medical records and approving various types of medical procedures affecting patient care.

There are instances when a board during its investigation may find that a business entity through its actions has violated statute. The board has no ability to issue sanctions or compile information to monitor these business entities.

SB 1153 requires that business entities that provide dental or chiropractic care to register with that profession’s regulatory board and be subject to regulation and oversight.

Provisions

· Prohibits a business entity from providing dental or chiropractic services unless it is registered with the Board of Chiropractic Examiners or the Board of Dental Examiners.

· Stipulates that a business entity complete a registration form that includes a description of the services being provided, the name of the licensee authorized and responsible for the services being provided and an application fee.

· Requires that each branch office submit a separate application for registration.

· Specifies that registrations are valid for one year and must be renewed by submitting a renewal form.

· Stipulates that a business entity notify the board within thirty days of any change to the information submitted for the registration.

· Allows the board to refuse to issue a registration, suspend or revoke a registration or impose a civil penalty if a business entity has violated the board’s statutes or rules. Any civil penalties collected shall be deposited into the state general fund.

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· 45th Legislature

· Second Regular Session 2 April 16, 2002

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