Report in support of legislation requiring certain licensed health care professional to complete Continuing Medical Education (CME) course work on pain management, palliative care and addiction prior to renewal of registration to practice

SUMMARY

The Bioethical Issues Committee expressed support for state legislation that would require health care professionals licensed, registered or certified under Title Eight of the Education Law to treat humans and registered under the Federal Controlled Substances Act and in possession of a registration number from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, to complete three hours of Continuing Medical Education course work on pain management, palliative care and addiction prior to the renewal of their registration. According to the report, the proposed legislation would address the need for mandated education for health care professionals and improve public safety and health.

Originally Issued June 2014; Reissued May 2016

BILL INFORMATION

A.355-A (AM Rosenthal) / S.4348-A (Sen. Hannon) – Authorizes the Commissioner of Health to establish standards, and review and implement requirements for the performance of continuing medical education on pain management, palliative care and addiction (NYS 2015-16)

OUTCOME

Signed by Governor as A.10727/S.8139, Chp. 71 – June 22, 2016