Licensure and Discipline of Physicians (216-RICR-40-05-1)


216-RICR-40-05-1 ACTIVE RULE

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1.1Authority and Incorporated Materials

1.2Definitions

1.3License Requirements

1.4Qualifications

1.5Application for License & Fees

1.6Practices and Procedures


Title 216 Department of Health
Chapter 40 Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
Subchapter 05 Professional Licensing
Part 1 Licensure and Discipline of Physicians (216-RICR-40-05-1)
Type of Filing Amendment
Regulation Status Active
Effective 04/24/2022

Regulation Authority:

R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 5-37-1.4(5) and 5-19.2-3

Purpose and Reason:

This rule is being amended to incorporate materials, add the definitions of: compounding, compounding sterile preparations, prescriber, and telemedicine; remove prohibition on volunteer licenses for academic physicians; permit prescribing a 30-day supply of non-controlled substances for family members; prohibit accepting of gifts greater than $100; requires conforming to compounding standards; permits the Board to issue fines; and require 90-day notice to patients when a physician closes his or her practice; and revises the collaborative pharmacy procedures.