Practitioner-owned distributorships; prohibits use of certain supplied medical devices. (SB1310)
Introduced By
Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield) with support from co-patron Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Practitioner-owned distributorships. Prohibits a practitioner from using a medical device in the provision of services to a patient if the medical device was supplied directly or indirectly by a medical device distributor in which the practitioner or an immediate family member of the practitioner has a direct or indirect ownership interest if the services provided to the patient are paid for by the Commonwealth. The bill also provides certain exceptions to the prohibition. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/14/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100221D |
01/14/2015 | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
01/30/2015 | Impact statement from VDH (SB1310) |
02/11/2015 | Left in Education and Health |