§ 1853 - Effect of license - Vermont Statutes

§ 1853. Effect of license

(a) The issuance by the board of a special purpose license to practice osteopathic medicine as a medical director for a health maintenance organization covering persons in this state shall subject the licensee to the jurisdiction of the board in all matters set forth in this chapter and implementing rules, including all matters related to discipline. In addition, the licensee agrees by acceptance of such license to produce patient medical records and materials as requested by the board, and to appear before the board or any of its committees within 10 days following receipt of a written notice issued by the board. Such notice may be issued by the board pursuant to any complaint or report filed or any complaint initiated by the board or any of its committees when records or materials are deemed relevant to that complaint or report.

(b) Failure of the licensee to appear or to produce records or materials as requested, after appropriate notice, allows the board to suspend or revoke the licensee's special purpose license at its discretion. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, such suspension or revocation of a license may be effected prior to a hearing, after appropriate notice, and if the board finds an ongoing and continuous threat to the public. Such action taken by the board shall be deemed a disciplinary action for purpose of action by any other state. (Added 2001, No. 129 (Adj. Sess.), § 25, eff. June 13, 2002.)