Hospital Credentialing - Reappointment Process for Physician Staff - Modification
Sponsor: Harry Bhandari (District 8)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health Care Facilities and RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 359 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring that the credential reappointment process for physician staff included in certain minimum standards for hospitals licensed in the State be conducted in accordance with standards of the accreditation body that accredits a hospital, rather than every 2 years.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 7Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jennings, LaNita | Adventist HealthCare | Oral |
| FAV | Myers, Shelia | Adventist HealthCare | Oral |
| FAV | Frazee, Brianlobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Haines, Sigrid | Whiteford Taylor Preston | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Bhandari, Delegate Bhandarilegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Wise, Steve | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…