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MI SB0901

Bill

Status

Passed

11/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jim Stamas

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's public health code to clarify definitions related to podiatric medicine and surgery practice
  • Defines "practice of podiatric medicine and podiatry surgery" to include evaluation, diagnosis, management, and prevention of lower extremity conditions, including osseous and soft tissue procedures below the tibial tuberosity
  • Explicitly excludes from podiatric practice: amputations proximal to the tibiotalar joint, proximal osseous procedures not involving the tibiotalar joint, and administration of intravenous sedation or general anesthesia
  • Establishes definitions for "podiatric physician," "medical care services," "participating podiatrist," and "practice agreement"
  • Effective February 13, 2019

Legislative Description

Health occupations; podiatrists; definitions and terms associated with the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery; modify. Amends sec. 18001 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18001).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0355'18 With Immediate Effect

11/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Health Policy3/8/2018

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