The Government Relations and Policy Department monitors legislation and administrative rules affecting regulation of the practice of medicine and state medical boards in each of the 50 states and at the federal level. Staff uses a national bill tracking service to assist in identifying and tracking state legislation of interest to state medical boards and the Federation. Efforts are made to facilitate communication among states dealing with similar issues. Frequently, the Federation is able to assist member boards in presenting issues to their state legislatures through letters of support or opposition, research materials, legislative language, written testimony, etc.

Please click on any of the following issues to find a summary of Legislation and a comprehensive chart relating to the issue.

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	Continuing Medical Education
	Criminal Background Checks
	Expert Witness Qualifications
	Laser Regulation
	Medical Director Overview by State
	Medical errors/patient safety
	Pain management
	Physician profiling
	Regulation of office-based surgery
	Resident Licensure and Post Graduate Training Programs
	Standard of Proof in the United States
	State Medical Board Composition Table
	Telemedicine licensure