He says lengthy delays in dealing with those accused of misconduct are ‘unacceptable’ and promises that his reforms will put patients first.
By Tracy Weber, Charles Ornstein and Rong-Gong Lin II
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday conceded that long-standing delays in disciplining errant health professionals were “absolutely unacceptable” and promised broad reforms to better protect patients from dentists, pharmacists, therapists and others accused of misconduct.
“The existing model protects licensees,” said Brian Stiger, who was appointed by the governor Tuesday as director of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, which oversees the state’s licensing agencies. “The new model makes the protection of consumers paramount.”
Among the proposed changes: adding more investigative and legal staff, appointing an official to audit the boards and seeking legislation that would allow quicker suspension of uncooperative or jailed professionals’ licenses. Many of the reforms could be paid for through higher licensing fees charged to health professionals. Read More…
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