Health occupations: dentists; dentist and dental hygienist compact; enact. Amends sec. 16601 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16601) & adds secs. 16187b & 16611a.
Impact
With the enactment of this compact, participating states would be able to streamline licensure processes for dentists and dental hygienists, ultimately promoting a more accessible and efficient healthcare delivery system. The compact also enables states to share licensure and disciplinary information among participating jurisdictions, which can enhance regulatory oversight and public safety in dental practices. In addressing workforce shortages in the dental field, this measure could significantly improve availability of qualified dental providers in underserved areas.
Summary
House Bill 4935 seeks to establish the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, which aims to facilitate the interstate practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. The bill amends the Public Health Code by including provisions for the compact, enabling licensed dentists and dental hygienists in participating states to practice in other states without meeting duplicative licensing requirements. This initiative is designed to enhance mobility among dental professionals and improve public access to dental care across state lines.
Contention
While supporters of HB 4935 argue that the compact will simplify the process of obtaining the right to practice across state lines and address issues of workforce shortages, there are potential concerns regarding the regulation and oversight of dental practices in participating states. Critics may argue that this creates a risk of undermining local control over public health standards and could lead to discrepancies in practice standards, which might ultimately affect the quality of care provided to patients.
Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16188. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4505'23
Health occupations: occupational therapists; licensure process for occupational therapists; modify to incorporate occupational therapy licensure compact. Amends sec. 18301 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18301) & adds secs. 18303a & 18303b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4169'23
Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends sec. 17801 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4504'23
Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure requirements; modify, and include licensure for licensed clinical social workers. Amends secs. 16177, 16348, 18101 & 18501 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16177 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5184'23
Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends sec. 17801 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4504'23