Legislation


Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 2056. Retaliation against physicians who advocate for medically appropriate health care for patients; prohibition; scope of protection: Protection of Physicians: License Required and Exemptions – California

Status: Enacted
Year Enacted: 1993
Year Amended: 1996
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The purpose of this section is to provide protection against retaliation for physicians who advocate for medically appropriate health care. For purposes of this section, “to advocate for medically appropriate health care” means to appeal a payor’s decision to deny payment for a service.


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