HB 4293
Relating to authorizing the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Board of Medicine to create a rule outlining the requirements for continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians. The rule, currently outlined in 11 CSR 06, will detail the specific topics and hours of continuing education that these medical professionals must complete to maintain their licenses. This legislation provides the Board of Medicine with the legal authority to establish and enforce these continuing education standards.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Medicine to create a legislative rule.
- The rule will address continuing education requirements.
- The rule specifically applies to physicians and podiatric physicians.
- The rule is currently detailed in 11 CSR 06.
Who is affected
- Physicians
- Podiatric Physicians
- West Virginia Board of Medicine
Notable changes
- Provides explicit authorization for the Board of Medicine to develop a rule on continuing education.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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