Modifies provisions relating to assistant physicians
HB 1010 creates a new licensure category for "assistant physicians" - medical graduates who meet specific criteria (U.S. residency, USMLE Step 2/3 completion, English proficiency, and no prior residency). It allows these professionals to provide primary care **only** in medically underserved rural/urban areas or federally qualified health centers, working under a supervising physician in a "collaborative practice arrangement." The bill mandates that health insurers reimburse assistant physicians at the same rate as physician assistants or nurse practitioners and permits them to use "doctor" titles. It also sets clear licensing rules, including a 60-month practice requirement for transitioning to full physician licensure.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Feb 6, 2025
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Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)
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Jan 23, 2025
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Matthew Overcast
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