The legislation — the Protect Patient Access to Quality Health Professionals Act of 2013 — aims at repealing the non-discrimination provision, which prohibits health plans from discriminating against non-physician healthcare providers who wish to participate in the plan.
In a joint letter with six other specialty societies, ASA endorsed Rep. Harris’ legislation, saying that the non-discrimination provision could be interpreted to mean that all healthcare professionals be considered as equal in education, skill and training even if their stats-based medical licenses and certifications are different.
The legislation has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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