Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2516

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Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the authority of the Comanche County Consolidated Hospital District to employ physicians and other health care providers.

Impact

The amendment allows the Comanche County Consolidated Hospital District more flexibility in staffing and managing healthcare providers. By empowering the board of directors to employ healthcare professionals directly, the bill seeks to enhance the capacity of local healthcare facilities to respond to community needs. However, the bill explicitly states that the board will not have the authority to supervise or control the practice of medicine, maintaining a delineation of administrative and medical responsibilities.

Summary

SB2516 relates to the authority of the Comanche County Consolidated Hospital District to employ physicians and other healthcare providers. The bill specifically amends Section 3.09 of Chapter 132 of the Acts of the 74th Legislature, and introduces new subsections that enable the board of directors of the hospital district to take necessary actions for efficient operation. This provision expands the ability of the hospital district to directly engage with healthcare professionals, aimed at improving medical services within the region.

Contention

While the bill appears beneficial for local healthcare administration, there might be points of contention regarding the oversight of healthcare practices. Critics may raise concerns about the potential for mismanagement or conflicts of interest given that the authority to employ healthcare providers is vested in a board. Ensuring that the board does not overstep into clinical governance is crucial in maintaining the integrity of healthcare delivery within the hospital district.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3789

Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.

TX SB1449

Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.

TX HB492

Relating to the creation and operation of a mental health services district by the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, and the Ector County Hospital District.

TX SB299

Relating to health care services provided at a hospital by a physician who is not a member of the hospital's medical staff and the hospital's liability for health care services provided by such a physician.

TX HB1925

Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.

TX HB4700

Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Nacogdoches County Hospital District.

TX HB3231

Relating to continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Bexar County Hospital District.

TX SB1155

Relating to continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Bexar County Hospital District.

TX HB1621

Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.

TX SB849

Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.