S. 808 · 115th Congress
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- John Thune
- Introduced
- 2017-04-04
- Latest action
- 2018-07-09 · Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Summary
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017
This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting the injured individual to a health care facility.