What is NOT a responsibility of the licensing board?

The responsibilities of licensing boards primarily focus on protecting public health and safety through the regulation and oversight of medical professionals. The issuance of licenses to qualified physicians is a fundamental task, ensuring that only those who meet specific educational and professional standards can practice medicine. Conducting public hearings on disputes provides a platform for transparency and accountability within the medical profession, allowing for a fair examination of conflicts or complaints raised against physicians. Investigating complaints against physicians is also essential, as it helps maintain professional standards and safeguards patients from misconduct or incompetence.

In contrast, receiving reports that limit a physician's scope of practice is not typically a direct responsibility of the licensing board. While the board may take action based on such reports if they pertain to a physician's fitness to practice or if they warrant further investigation, the responsibility to submit or manage these limitations often lies within other entities, such as hospitals, employers, or regulatory bodies that oversee specific practice environments. Therefore, option C is correct as it describes a task that falls outside the primary responsibilities of licensing boards.