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Regulations. Similar to the laws that govern the practice of medicine in California, the Board's regulations establish rules to implement laws set forth in the Medical Practice Act. Existing Regulations. The Medical Board's regulations are under Title 16, Professional and Vocational Regulations, Division 13, Medical Board of California.
- Precedential Decisions
Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) a decision that...
- California Law
Loans to Medical Students Section 2155-2167: Article 8.5....
- Pending Legislation
The Medical Board of California (Board) takes positions on...
- SB 806
Fee Increases, and Licensing and Enforcement Changes...
- Precedential Decisions
April 19, 2021. Members of the California Medical Association (CMA) Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) receive a free, online subscription to the California Physician’s Legal Handbook (CPLH). An invaluable resource unlike any other, CPLH is the premier California health law publication with comprehensive legal information, including ...
- Enforcement
- Licensure
- Licensed Midwives
Cost Recovery for Investigation and Prosecution Costs:The bill restores the Board's authority to recover costs incurred during the investigation and prosecution of a disciplined physician and surgeon (P&S). Malpractice Settlement Disclosure:Requires a P&S (or their insurer/legal counsel) to provide the Board a copy of their malpractice settlement a...
Changes to Licensing Requirements:Residents are authorized to obtain a P&S license after receiving credit for either 12 months (for graduates of U.S. or Canadian medical schools) or 24 months (for graduates of international medical schools) of board-approved postgraduate training (PGT). Training must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for G...
Review of Quality-of-Care Complaints:Clarifies the existing requirement that complaints involving the quality of care provided by a licensed midwife must be reviewed by an expert with pertinent education, training, and expertise in midwifery before being referred to a field investigation. For more information on SB 806, please visit the California ...
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Oct 10, 2024 · The California Legislature had an interesting year, passing a number of new laws in the midst of a pandemic that affect health care, resulting in considerable operational challenges. While the number of new laws overall is significantly reduced as compared to other years, there was a strong focus on the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic, allied health professionals, mental health, and workforce and ...
- Wage Increases and Wage Theft Penalties. As of January 1, 2022, California’s state minimum wage has increased for both hourly and salaried workers. Starting this year, the state is also cracking down harder on wage theft.
- Workplace Regulatory Procedures. Starting in 2022, you must now preserve all personnel records for a minimum of four years. Previously under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, this was two years.
- Latest COVID-19 Safety Laws and Regulations. COVID-19 protocols seem to change every day. But major changes went into effect for medical employers on January 14, 2022 under OSHA’s new regulations.
- Expansion of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is one of the most employee-protective laws in the country, giving employees the right to take unpaid time to care for family members.
AB 2178 states that the Medical Practice Act generally prohibits physicians and surgeons from practicing medicine unless the physician/surgeon has a certificate issued by the Medical Board of California. The Medical Practice Act also authorizes a person who “meets certain eligibility requirements to apply to the board for a special faculty ...
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Jun 12, 2024 · This rulemaking transitions from the “delegation of services” model to a “practice agreement” model. Initially, the Medical Board of California (MBC) needed to approve these changes, which they granted in May 2021. In July 2021, the California Academy of Physicians (CAPA) expressed concerns about the proposed text for SB 697 Implementation.
