HB 527

Abstract

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Createsthe Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to create a process for expeditedissuance of a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth forqualifying physicians to enhance the portability of medical licenseswhile protecting patient safety. The bill establishes requirementsfor coordination of information systems among member states and proceduresfor investigation and discipline of physicians alleged to have engagedin unprofessional conduct. The bill creates the Interstate MedicalLicensure Compact Commission to administer the compact.