SB 2221

Abstract

Amends the Health Care Professional Credentials Data Collection Act. Provides that "recredentialing" and "single credentialing cycle" must be undertaken for a period not to exceed 3 years (rather than once every 2 years). Provides that forms established by the Department of Public Health under the provisions shall be available in both paper and electronic formats upon request and in the format requested (rather than just in both paper and electronic formats). Repeals provisions establishing the Health Care Credentials Council and makes conforming changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Health Care Professional Credentials Data Collection Act. Provides that "recredentialing" and "single credentialing cycle" must be undertaken for a period not to exceed 3 years (rather than once every 2 years). Provides that forms established by the Department of Public Health under the provisions shall be available in both paper and electronic formats upon request and in the format requested (rather than just in both paper and electronic formats). Repeals provisions establishing the Health Care Credentials Council and makes conforming changes.