Enhances the ability of the department of health to investigate, discipline, and monitor licensed physicians, physician assistants, and specialist.

The bill amends the education law and the public health law to enhance the ability of the department of health to investigate, discipline, and monitor licensed physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants. It includes provisions for summary action, fingerprinting, and criminal history record checks. The commissioner can take immediate action if a licensee poses an imminent danger to public health. The bill also mandates reporting of certain disciplinary actions and requires the submission of fingerprints for criminal history checks.

Enhances the ability of the department of health to investigate, discipline, and monitor licensed physicians, physician assistants, and specialist.

The bill amends the education law and the public health law to enhance the ability of the department of health to investigate, discipline, and monitor licensed physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants. It includes provisions for summary action, fingerprinting, and criminal history record checks. The commissioner can take immediate action if a licensee poses an imminent danger to public health. The bill also mandates reporting of certain disciplinary actions and requires the submission of fingerprints for criminal history checks.