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Issue Overview

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.

For information regarding Internet prescribing, please click to visit the National Clearinghouse on Internet Prescribing (NCIP)

Continuing Medical Education
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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


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