An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985 by clarifying the definitions of ‘doctor of osteopathy or osteopathic doctor’ and ‘primary supervising physician.’ Specifically, it updates the definitions to align with the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act and specifies the requirements for a ‘primary supervising physician’ working with physician assistants. The bill also sets a 60-day effective date.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘doctor of osteopathy or osteopathic doctor’ based on licensure by the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Defines ‘primary supervising physician’ as a licensed medical doctor or osteopathic doctor responsible for supervising physician assistants.
- Updates definitions to align with the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act.
- Establishes a 60-day period for the act to take effect.
Who is affected
- Physician Assistants
- Medical Doctors
- Osteopathic Doctors
- State Board of Medicine
- State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Notable changes
- Clarifies the definitions of key terms related to physician assistant supervision.
- Updates references to the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure to the State Board of Medicine.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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