Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The proposed rules were developed by reviewing the provisions of 2015 Wisconsin Act 375 in conjunction with current rules relating to the definition of licensed independent practitioner under s. RAD 1.02 (12). Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
The proposed rules were posted for a period of 14 days to solicit public comment on economic impact, including how the proposed rules may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals. No comments were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis document is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Jeffrey.Weigand@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Dale Kleven, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-261-4472; email at DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
Comments may be submitted to Dale Kleven, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8935, or by email to DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov. Comments must be received at or before the public hearing to be held at 9:00 a.m. on March 1, 2017, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. RAD 1.02 (12) is amended to read:
RAD 1.02 (12) "Licensed independent practitioner" means a physician licensed under s. 448.04 (1), Stats., ; a dentist licensed under s. 447.04 (1), Stats., ; a podiatrist licensed under s. 448.63, Stats., ; a chiropractor licensed under s. 446.02, Stats., ; an advance practice nurse prescriber certified under s. 441.16 (2), Stats., or ; a physician assistant licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (f), Stats., ; subject to s. 448.56 (7) (a), Stats., a physical therapist licensed under s. 448.53, Stats.; or other health care provider who is defined as a an independent practitioner. Section 2. Effective date. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin administrative register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. (END OF TEXT OF RULE)
