Hospital doctors' competence reviews move from every 2 years to every 3
Hospital medical staff must show they can perform procedures competently when first appointed and at least every 3 years after, instead of every 2. Staff reappointments move from every 1 or 2 years to every 3, and the state may not require them more often.
Who it affects
Hospitals and their physicians and medical staff
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1199: Medical staff: health care provider credentialing.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.