Year: 2008
Resolution Number: 58
Action Taken: NULL
Status:
Author(s): Michael A. Genord, MD
Sponsor: Michael A. Genord, MD
On behalf of: Oakland County Delegation
Committee: E (Science & Education Affairs)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS research legislation already passed in Massachusetts and being considered in Illinois that defines regulation of retail health clinics; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that mandates retail health clinics operating in the state of Michigan be compelled to meet the same health and safety standards as all other outpatient medical facilities, including physician offices, urgent care centers, and outpatient clinics; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that mandates retail health clinics operating in the state of Michigan maintain patient medical records in compliance with Michigan Public Act 481; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation to require that all certified nurse practitioners (CNPs) who work in retail health clinics have a collaborative/supervisory relationship with a licensed Michigan physician residing in Michigan; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that ensures accountability and liability by the supervising physician of each retail health clinic for medical negligence in accordance with Michigan law; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that mandates that retail health clinics refer patients to primary care physicians or other appropriate health care providers when the scope of services required by the patients is beyond the scope of services provided by the retail health clinic; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislative action to regulate Michigan retail health clinics in the most expedient manner, not to exceed 90 days; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to actively survey and report to the 2009 AMA House of Delegates the legislative and regulatory policy governing retail health clinics nationwide to ensure the clinics are being held to the same health and safety standards as all other outpatient medical facilities; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to report to the 2009 AMA House of Delegates the results of a nationwide survey of the legislative and regulatory policy governing retail health clinics.
RESOLVED: That MSMS research legislation already passed in Massachusetts and being considered in Illinois that defines regulation of retail health clinics; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that mandates retail health clinics operating in the state of Michigan be compelled to meet the same health and safety standards as all other outpatient medical facilities, including physician offices, urgent care centers, and outpatient clinics; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that mandates retail health clinics operating in the state of Michigan maintain patient medical records in compliance with Michigan Public Act 481; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation to require that all certified nurse practitioners (CNPs) who work in retail health clinics have a collaborative/supervisory relationship with a licensed Michigan physician residing in Michigan; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that ensures accountability and liability by the supervising physician of each retail health clinic for medical negligence in accordance with Michigan law; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that mandates that retail health clinics refer patients to primary care physicians or other appropriate health care providers when the scope of services required by the patients is beyond the scope of services provided by the retail health clinic; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislative action to regulate Michigan retail health clinics in the most expedient manner, not to exceed 90 days; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to actively survey and report to the 2009 AMA House of Delegates the legislative and regulatory policy governing retail health clinics nationwide to ensure the clinics are being held to the same health and safety standards as all other outpatient medical facilities; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to report to the 2009 AMA House of Delegates the results of a nationwide survey of the legislative and regulatory policy governing retail health clinics.
Fiscal Note: NULL