§ 63-1-164. Restrictions and Limitations on Treating Patient With Opioids. [Effective Until July 1, 2023.]
As used in this section: “Alternative treatments” includes, but is not limited to, treatments such as chiropractic care, physical therapy, nonopioid medicinal drugs or drug products, occupational therapy, acupuncture, interventional procedures or treatments, and other such treatments that relieve pain without the use of opioids; “Encounter” means a single visit where an opioid is administered […]
§ 63-1-166. Acceptance of Barter as Payment for Healthcare Services
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a healthcare professional may accept goods or services as payment in a direct exchange of barter for healthcare services provided by the healthcare professional if the patient to whom the healthcare services are provided is not covered by health insurance coverage, as defined by § 56-7-109. A healthcare professional […]
§ 63-1-167. Exemption From Licensing Requirements for Medical Professionals Participating in Federal Lnnovative Readiness Training Programs
Notwithstanding any requirement for the licensure of a medical professional by a health related board listed in § 68-1-101, a medical professional who has a current license to practice from another state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia is exempt from the licensure requirements of such boards, if: The medical professional is an active […]
§ 63-1-159. Prohibited Offer or Payment, or Offer or Solicitation, of Commission for Referral of Patient or Patronage With Respect to Alcohol or Drug Services
A healthcare provider licensed under this title, with respect to alcohol and drug services, as defined in § 33-2-402, shall not knowingly: Offer or pay a commission, benefit, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engage in any split-fee arrangement, in any form whatsoever, to induce the referral of […]
§ 63-1-160. Prescription for Schedule Ll Controlled Substance — Electronic Prescription for Schedule Ll, Lll, Lv, or v Controlled Substance — Exceptions
As used in this section, “electronic prescription” means a written prescription that is generated on an electronic application and is transmitted in accordance with 21 CFR Part 1311. All written, printed, or electronic prescription orders for a Schedule II controlled substance must contain all information otherwise required by law. The healthcare prescriber must sign the […]
§ 63-1-161. Waiver of Initial Licensure Fees for Low-Income Persons
As used in this section: “Licensing” means the procedure through which the privilege to engage in a specific profession regulated under this title is granted by a licensing authority; “Licensing authority” means any state agency with the authority to impose training, education, or licensure fees to practice in a profession; “Licensure fee” means a fee […]
§ 63-1-162. Task Force to Create Minimum Disciplinary Action for Healthcare Practitioner Who Deviates From Sound Medical Judgment in Treatment of Patient With an Opioid. [Effective Until July 1, 2023.]
If a healthcare practitioner treats a human patient with an opioid and that healthcare practitioner’s licensing board or agency finds that the healthcare practitioner engaged in a significant deviation or pattern of deviation from sound medical judgment, the minimum disciplinary action that a healthcare practitioner’s licensing board or committee must take shall be established and […]
§ 63-1-163. Partial Fill for Prescription for Controlled Substance — Partial Fill for Opioid
As used in this section: “Original prescription” means a prescription for a controlled substance from an authorized prescriber that is presented by the patient to the pharmacist or submitted electronically to the pharmacy; and “Partial fill” means a prescription filled in a lesser quantity than the amount specified on the prescription for the patient. A […]
§ 63-1-149. Registry Check
On and after October 1, 2010, before employing or contracting with any person who would be providing direct patient care, for whom a background check has not been completed, a health care professional licensed under any chapter of this title or title 68, Chapters 2 4 and 140, shall initiate and perform a “registry check” […]
§ 63-1-150. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
This section shall not apply to §§ 63-4-118, 63-5-131, 63-10-402 — 63-10-405, 63-11-220, 63-12-138 and 68-11-272. It is the policy of this state to encourage the improvement of patient safety and quality and the evaluation of the quality, safety, cost, processes and necessity of healthcare services by healthcare providers and by other entities. This state […]