This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the responsibilities of allopathic and osteopathic physicians who perform surgeries at outpatient surgical centers. Under the new provisions, it would be classified as unprofessional conduct for these physicians to fail to annually provide their call-coverage plan to the surgical center, including any applicable hospital call coverage. Additionally, physicians would be required to update the surgical center with any changes to their call-coverage plan as they occur.

The amendments would specifically insert language into sections 32-1401 and 32-1854 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, detailing the obligations of physicians in relation to their call-coverage plans. The effective date for these changes would be January 1, 2027, ensuring that the updated requirements are in place for the protection of public health and safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1401, 32-1854, 32-1456, 36-401, 36-2513, 32-1491, 32-3248.03, 36-2302, 32-1452, 32-1901, 36-3601, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-661, 15-157, 36-2226.01, 15-344.01, 36-2228, 36-2266
House Engrossed Version: 32-1401, 32-1854, 32-1456, 36-401, 36-2513, 32-1491, 32-3248.03, 36-2302, 32-1452, 32-1901, 36-3601, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-661, 15-157, 36-2226.01, 15-344.01, 36-2228, 36-2266