106 STAT. 2086 PUBLIC LAW 102-408—OCT. 13, 1992
- (4) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary is authorized to promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to facilitate carrying
out the provisions of this subsection.". (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT. — Section 428(e) of the Higher Edu- 20 USC 1078-3. cation Act of 1965 (as redesignated by subsection (a)) is amended by striking "1992" and inserting "1997. 20 USC 1078-3 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE. —The amendments made by this section note. f^Q effect 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 42 USC 295k SEC. 307. NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON MEDICAL UCENSURK (a) ADVISORY COUNCIL. — Establishment. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish an advisory council to be known as the "National Advisory Council on Medical Licensure". (2) DUTIES.— (A) ADVICE.—The Council shall provide advice to the Secretary regarding the operation of the system established by the American Medical Association for the purpose of verifying and maintaining information regarding the qualifications of individuals to practice medicine, and advice regarding the establishment and operation of any similar system. (B) AcTFvrnES.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Council shall— (i) monitor and review the operation of the private credentials verification system and develop recommendations regarding methods by which the system can be improved, and make recommendations for the establishment of nondiscriminatory policies and practices for the operation of the system; (ii) determine to what extent the system has expedited and otherwise improved the efificienQr and equitable operation of the process in the States for licensing individuals to practice medicine who previously have been licensed by another State (commonly known as licensure by endorsement); and (iii) review the policies and practices of the States (including any relevant laws) in licensing international medical graduates and in licensing domestic medical graduates, and determine the effects of the policies. (3) (JOMPOsmoN.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall be composed of 15 voting members selected in accordance with subparagraphs (B) and (C). (B) HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRA- TION.—The Secretary shall designate one official or employee of the Health Resources and Services Administration to serve as a member of the Council. The official or employee so designated shall be a graduate of a medical school located in the United States. (C) APPOINTMENTS.— From among individuals who are not officers or employees of the Federal (jrovernment, the Secretary shall, subject to subparagraph (D), make appointments to the Council as follows: (i) One individual from an organization representing State authorities that license individuals to practice medicine.
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