STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

SENATE BILL 724	By:	Bingman

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority; amending 63 O.S. 2011, Section 3272, which relates to definitions; clarifying language; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     63 O.S. 2011, Section 3272, is amended to read as follows:
Section 3272.  As used in the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Act:
1.  "Graduate Medical Education" or "GME" means educational programs meeting the guidelines of the American Osteopathic Association offered provided as an extension of the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in cooperation with a hospital or other healthcare provider;
2.  "Hospital" means a hospital as such term is defined by Section 1-701 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title and facilities within the definition of "ambulatory surgical center" as defined in Section 2657 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title;
3.  "Patient" means an individual receiving care from an Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences intern, resident or full or part-time physician trainer;
4.  "Declaration of necessity" means an official action of the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority to fulfill the terms of an Academic Affiliation or other agreement or to provide facilities, financing or any other general support to enhance the stability, quality or otherwise furtherance of the graduate medical education programs of the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences; and
5.  "Academic Affiliation Agreement" means an agreement between the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and an entity providing facilities, equipment and support for the graduate medical education programs of the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2013.

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