Physician assistants and podiatrists.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill extends the operation of the Physician Assistant Board and the Podiatric Medical Board of California until January 1, 2030. It removes requirements for the Physician Assistant Board to regulate physician assistant training programs and increases the number of physician assistants a surgeon can supervise to eight. The bill also clarifies the classification of podiatric surgeons and modifies fees associated with podiatric medicine and physician assistant licenses. Finally, it requires electronic renewal applications and includes a legal verification component.
Key provisions
- Extends the operation of the Physician Assistant Board and Podiatric Medical Board until January 1, 2030.
- Removes the Physician Assistant Board’s regulation of physician assistant training programs.
- Increases the number of physician assistants a surgeon can supervise to eight.
- Defines ‘podiatric surgeon’ and clarifies the classification of podiatric medicine professionals.
- Increases fees for podiatric medicine and physician assistant licenses.
- Requires electronic renewal applications with a legal verification.
- Includes a provision to prevent reimbursement to local agencies for costs related to the creation of a new crime.
- Corrects cross-references and makes technical changes to relevant statutes.
Who is affected
- Physician Assistants
- Podiatrists
- Physicians and Surgeons
- Department of Consumer Affairs
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Primary sponsors
Committee on Business and Professions
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