The Michigan House of Representatives voted in support of House Bill 5455, sponsored by Rep. Rylee Linting (R-Grosse Ile Township), which would restore Michigan to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). The compact supports access to care, particularly in rural areas, by allowing physicians to practice across state lines. The MHA continues to engage with lawmakers and advocate for the timely passage of the legislation to support physician participation in the compact – and encourages members to contact their legislator in support of the IMLC through this action alert. The legislation now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
In addition to this, House Bill 5313, sponsored by Rep. Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar), was in front of the House Health Policy Committee for testimony on Feb. 4. The bill reduces the number of CME hours required for physicians from the current 150 hours to 75 hours every three years, while also modernizing outdated regulatory structures around physician disciplinary records under these CME guidelines. By reducing administrative burdens in the licensing process and aligning the state’s CME requirements with those of other states, Michigan can improve physician recruitment and retention while maintaining access to timely, high-quality care for patients. Upon review of the legislation with the MHA’s Legislative Policy Panel, the MHA supported House Bill 5313 in committee.
Representatives Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) and Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar) also introduced House Bills 5512 and 5513. The bills would streamline the process for the insurance credentialing of providers in the state of Michigan by requiring a 60-day timeline for approving an application and requiring the department to make a uniform credentialing application for all insurers and providers. The MHA-backed bills have been referred to the House Insurance Committee for consideration.
Members with questions may contact the MHA advocacy team.
