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MI SB0901
Bill
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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