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General Overview
• General Overview
The Bureau of Health Professions regulates over 340,000 health professionals in Michigan who are licensed, registered, or certified under Articles 7, 15 and 17 of the Michigan Public Health Code and 42 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 483.
This regulation consists of licensing/registering 32 health care occupations, including pharmacies and manufacturer/wholesale distributors. Additionally, the Bureau receives and investigates allegations against these professionals. Regulatory discipline is usually a function of a licensing board or task force which is composed of both professional and public members appointed by the Governor.
The Bureau also provides support to the Controlled Substances Advisory Commission, the Health Professional Recovery Program, and the Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management.
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Mission Statement and Goals
• Mission Statement
The mission of the Bureau of Health Professions is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Michigan through implementation and enforcement of laws involving the licensing and regulation of health professionals.
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Level of Service: To provide a consistently high level of service to the public and licensees by conducting business in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
Professional Licensing/Registration: To maintain a fair and timely licensing process for those seeking a license or registration and to maintain accurate records of licenses/registrations issued by this office.
Consumer Protection: To provide an efficient and timely process for addressing consumer complaints against health professionals licensed or registered by this office.
Health Care Policy: To provide leadership in the review, development, and implementation of health care policies which are related to the programs and health care professions regulated by the Bureau of Health Professions.
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