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Introduced
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes biennial requirements of forty credit hours in specified continuing medical education programs for renewal of physician assistant licenses, beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium on 2/1/2020, and every biennial renewal thereafter. Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board to conduct random document audits to enforce compliance. Specifies conditions for forfeiture and reinstatement of a license.
AI Summary
This bill establishes biennial requirements of 40 credit hours in specified continuing medical education (CME) programs for the renewal of physician assistant licenses, starting with the 2020 licensing biennium. The Hawaii Medical Board is authorized to conduct random audits to enforce compliance, and the bill specifies conditions for forfeiture and reinstatement of a license. The purpose is to align Hawaii's licensing standard for physician assistants with the majority of other states, which is expected to encourage growth in the profession and help address the state's critical physician shortage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Rida Cabanilla Arakawa (D)*,
Sharon Har (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Linda Ichiyama (D)*,
Bert Kobayashi (D)*,
John Mizuno (D)*,
Romeo Cachola (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
Referred to HLT, IAC, CPC, referral sheet 6 (on 01/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1228&year=2019 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/HB1228_.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/HB1228_.pdf |
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