The bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 16221 and 16226, to enhance the disciplinary actions that can be taken against health professionals for various violations. It outlines the grounds for disciplinary action, which include negligence, personal disqualifications such as incompetence or substance use disorder, prohibited acts, unethical business practices, and unprofessional conduct. The bill introduces new provisions that specify the types of violations and the corresponding sanctions that can be imposed by a disciplinary subcommittee, including probation, suspension, revocation, and fines. Notably, it establishes that a disciplinary subcommittee may impose a fine of up to $250,000 for severe violations, particularly those resulting in patient death.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a disciplinary subcommittee must impose permanent revocation for certain violations if they are found to be part of a pattern of intentional fraud or deceit that harms patients. It also includes a requirement for licensees or registrants who violate the code to complete educational or training programs as part of their sanction. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of two other related bills in the legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.16221, 333.16226
As Passed by the House: 333.16221, 333.16226