Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by December 2, 1999 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2)
Statute interpreted: s. 446.01 (2)
In this proposed rule-making order, the Chiropractic Examining Board defines utilization review as an activity within the scope of practice of chiropractic and ensures that utilization reviews of chiropractic are performed by qualified persons familiar with Wisconsin law. This rule clarifies that a utilization review of a chiropractor's records of analysis, diagnosis, and treatment constitutes the practice of chiropractic and requires that the review be performed by a licensed chiropractor.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. Chir 4.06 is created to read:
Chir 4.06 Utilization review. A utilization review of a chiropractor's records of analysis, diagnosis, and treatment constitutes the practice of chiropractic and may only be performed by a person who has been licensed as a chiropractor under s. 446.02, Stats., for a period of at least 2 years.
Fiscal Estimate
1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will be reviewed by the Department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to:
Pamela Haack
Department of Regulation and Licensing
Office of Administrative Rules
1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 171
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Telephone (608) 266-0495
Notice of Hearing
Chiropractic Examining Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Chiropractic Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting s. 446.01 (2), Stats., the Chiropractic Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to create s. Chir
4.07, relating to practice while suspended.
Hearing Information
November 18, 1999 Room 179A
Thursday 1400 East Washington Ave.
at 9:45 a.m. Madison, WI
Written Comments
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by December 2, 1999 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2)
Statute interpreted: s. 446.01 (2)
In this proposed rule-making order, the Chiropractic Examining Board creates a section under ch. Chir 4 relating to the duties a chiropractor whose license has been suspended may not perform during the period of suspension. This proposed rule would require that during the period of suspension the chiropractor may not perform any of the functions in s. Chir 4.03, have any professional contact with patients, and be present in any chiropractic office, other than to receive care. The chiropractor can have no contact with patients that would affect the health, welfare and safety of patients.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. Chir 4.07 is created to read:
Chir 4.07 Suspension. During a period in which a licensee is suspended under s. 446.03, Stats., unless the board specifies otherwise in its final order or a subsequent order, the licensee shall not:
(1) Perform any of the functions in s. Chir 4.03.
(2) Have any professional contact with patients.
(3) Be present in any chiropractic office, other than to receive care.
Fiscal Estimate
1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: The fiscal impact to implement this rule may include special board meetings and include additional administrative costs for telephone, board member per diem and travel expenses. The estimate is $500 annually. The agency will be able to absorb these costs within the current budget authority.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will be reviewed by the Department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to:
Pamela Haack
Department of Regulation and Licensing
Office of Administrative Rules
1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 171
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Telephone (608) 266-0495
Notice of Hearing
Commerce
(Fee Schedule, Ch. Comm 2)
(Petition for Variance, Ch. Comm3)
(Uniform Dwelling, Chs. Comm 20-25)
(Building & Heating, etc.,
Chs. Comm 50-64)
(Multifamily Dwelling, Ch. Comm 66)
(Historic Buildings, Ch. Comm 70)
(Existing Buildings, Ch. Comm 75)
(Swimming Pools, Ch. Comm 90)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 101.02 (1) and (15), 101.63 (1), and 101.973 (1), Stats., the Department of Commerce announces that it will hold public hearings on proposed rules relating to One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Commercial Buildings, and Multifamily Dwellings.
Hearing Information
November 19, 1999 Third Floor
Friday Conference Room 3B
Commencing at 10:00 a.m. 201 W. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI
Interested persons are invited to appear at the hearing and present comments on the proposed rules. Persons making oral presentations are requested to submit their comments in writing. Persons submitting comments will not receive individual responses. The hearing record on this proposed rulemaking will remain open until December 3, 1999, to permit submittal of written comments from persons who are unable to attend a hearing or who wish to supplement testimony offered at a hearing.
This hearing is held in an accessible facility. If you have special needs or circumstances that may make communication or accessibility difficult at the hearing, please call (608) 266-8741 or TTY at (608) 264-8777 at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Accommodations such as interpreters, English translators, or materials in audio tape format will, to the fullest extent possible, be made available upon request by a person with a disability.
