Texas SB902 allows alternate board certifications for physicians and prohibits discrimination against them at licensed health care facilities.

Texas SB902 amends the Health and Safety Code to introduce alternate board certifications for physicians practicing in the state. This alternate certification must meet all eligibility requirements except those related to unlawful medical treatments or procedures in Texas. Health care facilities are prohibited from refusing to accept these certifications when employing physicians or granting practice privileges. Violation of this provision can lead to license revocation by the Health and Human Services Commission.

Texas SB902 allows alternate board certifications for physicians and prohibits discrimination against them at licensed health care facilities.

Texas SB902 amends the Health and Safety Code to introduce alternate board certifications for physicians practicing in the state. This alternate certification must meet all eligibility requirements except those related to unlawful medical treatments or procedures in Texas. Health care facilities are prohibited from refusing to accept these certifications when employing physicians or granting practice privileges. Violation of this provision can lead to license revocation by the Health and Human Services Commission.