An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in administrative provisions, further providing for definitions and for continuing medical education and providing for standards for initial licensure.
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Overview
This bill amends the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act to clarify definitions, specifically defining "Veteran-related illness" as a physical or mental health condition connected to military service, including conditions like PTSD and traumatic brain injury. It also mandates that physicians licensed or certified to practice in Pennsylvania complete three hours of training in the treatment of veteran-related illnesses as a condition of license renewal and establishes standards for initial licensure regarding this topic for medical professionals.
Key provisions
- Defines "Veteran-related illness" to include specific conditions related to military service.
- Requires physicians licensed or certified to complete three hours of training in treating veteran-related illnesses for license renewal.
- Establishes standards for initial licensure regarding veteran-related illness for medical professionals.
- Amends Section 902 to include the new definition.
- Amends Section 910 to address continuing medical education requirements related to veteran-related illnesses.
- Amends Section 911 to outline standards for initial licensure regarding veteran-related illness.
Who is affected
- Physicians and other licensed medical professionals in Pennsylvania
- Veterans of the United States Armed Forces
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