Texas Special District Local Laws Code
§ 1002.061 — EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS
SD § 1002.061Title 3. HEALTH · Part A. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS · Ch. 1002. ANGLETON-DANBURY HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS · Art. B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Statute text
View on source(a)The board may employ a physician and retain all or part of the professional income generated by the physician for medical services provided at a hospital or other health care facility owned or operated by the district if the board satisfies the requirements of this section.
(b)The board shall:
(1)appoint a chief medical officer for the district who has been recommended by the medical staff of the district; and
(2)adopt, maintain, and enforce policies to ensure that a physician employed by the district exercises the physician's independent medical judgment in providing care to patients.
(c)The policies adopted under this section must include:
(1)policies relating to:
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 826 (S.B. 1861), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1119 (H.B. 3905), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.