State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 4
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-0098
Fax: (573) 751-3166
Email: healingarts@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/healingarts.asp
Director: Tina Steinman
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 334.120
Department: Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
Mission:
To protect the citizens of the state through the licensing of physicians and other health designated professionals, assessing their competence to practice and their moral character. It is also the Board's duty to investigate all complaints against its licensees in a fair and equitable manner.
Function:
The Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts registers, licenses, and regulates all physicians and surgeons in the state. In addition, the board is also responsible for all physical therapists, speech pathologists, audiologists, physician assistants, clinical perfusionists, physical therapist assistants, anesthesiologist assistants, and athletic trainers. The members are supported by a staff of 44 administrators, investigators, licensure technicians, and clerical staff to handle daily operations. Members review and act on issues of discipline, licensure, rules and regulations, legislation and other business. The board has the power to revoke, suspend, deny, probate and reinstate licenses.
Subcommittees: Disciplinary Committee Licensure Committee Association Liaison Committee Impaired Physicians Committee Collaborative Practice Committee Physician Assistants Committee Public Issues Committee
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4 meetings and 4 conference calls
Location of meetings: Jefferson City, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield
Duration of meetings: 3 days
Preparation time for meetings: 50 hours
Total time commitment: 325 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 9
Appointed members: 9
Term length: 4 years
Compensation: Members receive a per diem not to exceed $50 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: at least 5 members must be medical doctors; at least 2 members must be doctors of osteopathy; and 1 must be a public member
Political Requirements: yes, not more than 5 members may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes