The bill amends the Public Health Code to improve the management of disciplinary records for health professionals in Michigan. It establishes a permanent historical record for each licensee and registrant, which must include substantiated allegations following investigations. A new section, 16211a, allows individuals to apply to have their disciplinary records set aside after fulfilling specific conditions, such as completing the terms of the final order and waiting at least seven years. If granted, the department is required to remove the record from its public website and void related reports to the National Practitioner Data Bank. Additionally, the bill modifies the composition and voting requirements of disciplinary subcommittees, ensuring that sanctions require a majority vote, including at least one public member's affirmative vote.

The bill also introduces amendments regarding disciplinary actions for various violations related to licensure and registration, including non-compliance with subpoenas and continuing education requirements. It establishes a framework for sanctions, which may include fines, probation, and license revocation, and clarifies the investigation process for allegations. The bill emphasizes timely responses to complaints, with potential fines up to $250,000 for serious violations, and allows for the dismissal of allegations if compliance is proven within a specified timeframe. Furthermore, it modifies continuing education requirements for physicians, reducing the required hours from 150 to 75 over three years, and mandates a review of these subjects every five years to ensure their relevance.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.16211