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Texas Special District Local Laws Code

§ 1071.0625 — EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS

SD § 1071.0625Title 3. HEALTH · Part A. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS · Ch. 1071. OCHILTREE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Art. B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

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(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 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; 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 379 (S.B. 311), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.

Source: Texas Special District Local Laws Code § 1071.0625 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.