HB 1485 Summary

• Expands the definition of "anesthesiologist" to include osteopathic physicians and recognizes additional certification boards for both allopathic and osteopathic physicians.

• Revises "direct supervision" definition to require physical presence of supervising anesthesiologist on premises and immediate availability onsite, removing previous language about office and surgical suite settings.

• Allows anesthesiologist assistants to personally administer prescribed anesthetics and perform 12 specified clinical functions under direct supervision, with duties established in a written protocol approved by supervising anesthesiologist.

• Changes license application requirements to require "sworn statements" instead of "acknowledgments" for prior felony convictions and prior discipline or denial of licensure.

• Effective date: July 1, 2023; applies identical provisions to both physician assistant (section 458.3475) and osteopathic physician regulations (section 459.023).