Patients’ Right to Choose Non-Participating Physician Practices

Year: 2023

Resolution Number: 50

Action Taken: Referred to the Board

Status: In Progress

Author(s): Belen Amat, MD

Sponsor: David Whalen, MD

On behalf of: Kent County Delegation

Committee: C (Internal Affairs, Constitution and Bylaws [2014-On]

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS investigate the policies of Michigan health insurers as they relate to recognition of direct primary care physicians and the ability of direct primary care physicians to prescribe medication, order tests, and make referrals for patients who have health insurance plans. MSMS shall report back to the 2025 MSMS House of Delegates.

Fiscal Note: $1,000-$2,000

Resolution: View PDF for Patients’ Right to Choose Non-Participating Physician Practices

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org