The proposed General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1452 seeks to regulate the assignment of attending physicians in hospitals and the management of staffing changes within health systems, with an effective date of October 1, 2025. The bill stipulates that no hospital can assign an attending physician more than eighteen patients during a twelve-hour shift unless the physician is compensated at a rate of one and one-half times their hourly rate or an amount based on a relative value unit payment methodology, whichever is greater. It also defines key terms such as "attending physician," "hospital," and "relative value unit" to clarify its provisions. Additionally, the bill mandates that health systems must consult with physician members of a group practice before making staffing changes or submit such changes for review to the Commissioner of Health Strategy, with non-compliance resulting in the appointment of an independent monitor for oversight.

Furthermore, Raised Bill No. 1452 enhances employment protections for hospital-affiliated physicians by establishing regulations governing their termination. It specifies that no institution can terminate a physician licensed under chapter 370 of the general statutes without just cause, which is defined solely based on the physician's performance or conduct. Any employment contract allowing for at-will termination of a physician entered into after the effective date will be rendered void. The bill also empowers the Commissioner of Health Strategy to adopt regulations to implement these provisions, aiming to provide greater job security for physicians in hospital settings and promote a more stable healthcare workforce.