New York S08709 classifies certain willful misrepresentations by healthcare providers as professional misconduct.
New York S08709 amends the education law to classify specific actions by physicians, physician's assistants, and specialist's assistants as professional misconduct. This includes willfully representing unlicensed persons as licensed, falsely claiming that a facility adheres to sanitation or safety standards, misrepresenting the purpose of examinations or tests, and falsely assuring patients that their private health information is protected. This bill targets actions that could mislead patients or clients about the qualifications of healthcare providers or the safety and privacy of their care.
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