NRS 439A.175
Application for letter of support

  • qualifications
  • conditions for contract between employer and J-1 visa physician.

1.

An employer or J-1 visa physician who seeks a letter of support must:

(a)

Apply to the Program for a letter of support in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Health;

(b)

Include with the application proof satisfactory to the Division that the J-1 visa physician is licensed to practice medicine pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS or has submitted an application for a license to practice medicine pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS; and

(c)

Include with the application a copy of the contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician.

2.

The contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician:

(a)

Must comply with:

(1)

All applicable provisions of federal law; and

(2)

The regulations adopted by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439A.130 to 439A.185, inclusive.

(b)

Must not include:

(1)

A noncompete clause or restrictive covenant that prevents or discourages the J-1 visa physician from continuing to practice after the term of the contract expires; or

(2)

Any provision authorizing termination without cause.

3.

The Program may provide a letter of support to a J-1 visa physician:

(a)

If the Program determines that the waiver is in the public interest;

(b)

If the contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician complies with the provisions of this section; and

(c)

Upon payment of the prescribed application fee.

Source: Section 439A.175 — Application for letter of support; qualifications; conditions for contract between employer and J-1 visa physician., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-439A.­html#NRS439ASec175.

439A.010
Definitions. 439A.012
“Department” defined. 439A.015
“Health facility” defined. 439A.017
“Health services” defined. 439A.020
Purposes of chapter. 439A.081
Department is state agency for health planning and development 439A.082
Director to contract with Nevada System of Higher Education to collect and analyze information from health facilities and purchasers of health care. 439A.083
Director to establish procedure for review of statutes, regulations and standards governing approval, licensing or certification of health facilities. 439A.086
Chief Research and Statistical Analyst: Position created. 439A.100
Approval of Director required for certain projects 439A.104
Approval of Chief Medical Officer required for operation of certain medical helicopters 439A.0125
“Director” defined. 439A.130
Definitions. 439A.135
“Administrator” defined. 439A.138
“Division” defined. 439A.140
“Employer” defined. 439A.150
“J-1 visa physician” defined. 439A.155
“J-1 visa waiver” defined. 439A.160
“Letter of support” defined. 439A.165
“Program” defined. 439A.170
Establishment 439A.175
Application for letter of support 439A.180
Violations and penalties. 439A.185
Civil and criminal immunity for reporting violations. 439A.190
Official recognition required 439A.0195
“Practitioner” defined. 439A.200
Definitions. 439A.205
“Hospital” defined. 439A.207
“Potentially preventable readmission” defined. 439A.210
“Surgical center for ambulatory patients” defined. 439A.220
Information concerning hospitals: Establishment of program 439A.230
Information concerning hospitals: Regulations 439A.240
Information concerning surgical centers for ambulatory patients: Establishment of program 439A.250
Information concerning surgical centers for ambulatory patients: Regulations 439A.260
Department to collect and maintain information and make summary of information available to certain persons 439A.270
Internet website for information concerning hospitals and surgical centers for ambulatory patients: Establishment 439A.280
Suspension of certain components of program or duties of Department if sufficient money not available 439A.290
Duty of Department to consult 439A.300
Injunctions. 439A.310
Civil penalties.
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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