Michigan House Bill 6292 establishes the Michigan Doctors in Underserved, Rural, and Systemic Equity Settings (MiDOCS) program within the state's Department of Health to address physician shortages in underserved communities. The bill requires the department to partner with medical schools to create at least one new primary care residency slot per school and to recruit physicians for these areas. In exchange for a two-year full-time service obligation in an assigned underserved community, the program provides participating physicians with loan repayment assistance paid annually upon completion of their service. Additionally, the legislation creates a dedicated state fund to finance the program and establishes an advisory commission composed of health sector representatives to guide its implementation and oversight.
This bill updates Michigan's public health code to standardize the information required on professional licensure and renewal applications for healthcare workers. It mandates that applicants provide their full legal name and Social Security number, while ensuring these numbers are not printed on the final license or registration certificate. The legislation also expands disclosure requirements by asking applicants to report felony convictions, specific misdemeanor offenses, out-of-state disciplinary actions, hospital employment details, and written policies for medical record management. Exceptions are made for individuals who are legally exempt from obtaining a Social Security number or who have religious objections to disclosing it.
This bill removes the requirement for health professionals in Michigan to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language as a condition for obtaining or maintaining a license. It directly affects individuals seeking licensure or registration in health professions by eliminating the specific clause that mandated this language proficiency. The change is made by deleting the relevant provision from the Public Health Code, ensuring that future rules cannot be created to reinstate this requirement. The bill does not alter other existing licensing standards such as age, education, or criminal background checks.
This bill creates a formal process for healthcare professionals in Michigan to request the removal of specific disciplinary records from their permanent files. To qualify for this relief, individuals must wait at least five years after their sanctions end, demonstrate they have not faced new disciplinary actions since then, and prove they have completed any required penalties. The law specifically allows for the clearing of records related to one-time failures to complete continuing education requirements, provided the individual has since satisfied that obligation. If approved, the department will remove the record from its public website and exclude it from future public disclosures, though the department retains the right to report that a record was previously set aside. Additionally, the bill establishes new disciplinary subcommittees for various licensing boards, requiring these groups to include both public and professional members when making final decisions on violations.
This bill removes a specific legal provision that previously allowed mental health counselors to obtain a limited license to practice in Michigan. By repealing Section 18109 of the Public Health Code, the legislation eliminates the existing framework for this particular licensing option. The change directly affects the regulatory environment for mental health counselors and the state's licensing board, which will no longer be able to issue these limited licenses under the old rules.
This bill proposes changes to Michigan's Public Health Code to establish specific licensure requirements for freestanding abortion clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities that operate outside of hospitals by mandating they meet new regulatory standards set forth in the added sections. The legislation would require these clinics to obtain a license and comply with updated health and safety provisions outlined in the amended statutes.
This bill modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to streamline the licensing process for health professionals who already hold valid credentials in other U.S. states or Canadian provinces. It allows these out-of-state applicants to receive a Michigan license without taking additional examinations if they meet specific criteria, such as having held their current license for at least one year and working in a role that aligns with their existing qualifications. The legislation also creates a separate pathway for veterans, military members, and their dependents to obtain initial licensure without an exam by proving their out-of-state credentials are equivalent to Michigan standards. Additionally, the bill sets a 90-day deadline for the state department to approve or deny applications under these new provisions.
This bill establishes an interstate agreement allowing school psychologists to practice in multiple states with a single license, aiming to improve access to mental health services in schools. Under the new rules, qualified professionals from one member state can obtain equivalent licensure in other states without facing redundant requirements, while still adhering to local safety and scope-of-practice laws. The legislation also creates a governing commission to oversee the program and includes specific provisions to support military members and their spouses who relocate frequently. By streamlining the licensing process, the bill seeks to address workforce shortages and ensure that students receive services from appropriately qualified experts across state lines.
This bill enacts the Interstate Massage Compact in Michigan, allowing licensed massage therapists to practice across multiple states with a single multistate license. The legislation creates an Interstate Commission to manage the compact and establishes a shared data system for tracking licenses, disciplinary actions, and background checks among member states. While the compact aims to increase mobility for therapists and improve public access to services, it maintains that each state retains the authority to enforce its own laws and regulations regarding massage therapy practice.
This bill amends Michigan's Patient's Right to Independent Review Act to clarify which substance use disorder services programs qualify as facilities under the law. It specifically updates the definition of "facility" to include programs that are exempt from licensure under state public health regulations, alongside those that are currently licensed. The change ensures that patients receiving care from both licensed and exempt substance use disorder programs have the same access to external review processes when their health care services are denied or terminated. This update applies to health carriers and their designated review organizations, expanding the scope of facilities eligible for independent review protections.
