rural physicians; study
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Committee on Public Institutions & Rural Affairs |
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Committee on Health |
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Caucus and COW |
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SB 1240 establishes an 8-member Rural Physician Study Committee (Committee) to examine matters affecting the practice of medicine in rural areas of Arizona.
· Creates an 8-member Rural Physician Study Committee to examine the following:
Ø Federal and state programs relating to malpractice insurance pools and malpractice insurance premium sharing.
Ø The effect of the cost and availability of malpractice insurance on:
1. The practice of obstetrical medicine.
2. Hospitals and community health centers, as well as, review other information relating to the availability of obstetrical services in rural areas of Arizona.
· Specifies requirements for membership of the Committee.
· Stipulates that the Committee may use the services of legislative staff as required.
· Requires the Committee, on or before December 31, 2003, to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the Governor. In addition, a copy of the report must be provided to the Secretary of State and the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records.
· Repeals the Committee on December 31, 2003.
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45th Legislature
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Second Regular Session 2 April
2, 2002
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