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HB 5313 Introduced to Modernize Michigan’s Licensing System
House Bill 5313, introduced by Representative Matthew Bierlein (R-District 97), reflects a strong partnership between the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) and legislative leadership to modernize Michigan’s health licensing system. The bill is the product of several months of joint work aimed at addressing long-standing regulatory challenges and improving Michigan’s ability to attract and retain physicians.
Throughout this collaborative process, MSMS highlighted how Michigan’s continuing medical education (CME) requirements make us an outlier nationally, while the current disciplinary structure can impose career-altering consequences for minor administrative violations, often resulting in long-term public records and mandatory reporting to the National Practitioner Data Bank. Recognizing the impact of these issues on the health care workforce, Representative Bierlein worked closely with MSMS to build a fairer, more balanced approach.
The resulting legislation includes three major reforms:
- CME Reduction: Reduces required CME from 150 to 75 hours every three years, aligning Michigan with national norms and easing unnecessary administrative burden.
- Mandated Topic Review: Requires a five-year review of mandated CME topics and establishes clear criteria before any new topic can be added, ensuring requirements remain relevant and evidence-based.
- Set-Aside Provision: Creates a pathway for certain minor administrative sanctions to be set aside after seven years of compliance and a clean record, removing these actions from public access and the Data Bank.
By combining these reforms, HB 5313 strengthens fairness, modernizes outdated provisions, and supports physicians without compromising patient safety. As MSMS President Amit Ghose, MD, noted, “this collaborative effort ensures Michigan is “no longer an outlier—but a leader” in efficient, accountable health regulation.”