NV AB170

Creates a new "associate physician" and "associate osteopathic physician" limited license for medical school graduates who have completed at least 1 year of postgraduate training but have not finished a full residency program, allowing them to practice medicine under supervision

Requires associate physicians to practice under a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician who holds an active unrestricted license, practices in the same specialty area, and maintains malpractice insurance covering the associate physician

Limits supervising physicians to no more than 3 associate physicians each, and requires the supervisor to be physically present on-site for the first 30 days and at all times when practicing in counties with population under 100,000

Authorizes associate physicians to prescribe Schedule III-V controlled substances and hydrocodone-containing Schedule II substances, with a 5-day supply limit for Schedule II/III drugs (except 30-day supply of buprenorphine for substance use disorder treatment)

Limited licenses expire after 2 years and may be renewed with proof of active practice; employers must credential and bill for associate physician services the same as physician assistants