Bill > SB281

This bill requires healthcare professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, to complete at least two hours of continuing education on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options for Lyme disease and other related tick-borne diseases as part of their license renewal process. The licensing boards will establish the content of this continuing education, which must address the latest evidence-based research on tick data, patient profiles, symptom presentation, diagnostic options, treatment options, and prevention. The boards will seek input from experts in Lyme disease and related tick-borne diseases, as well as consider guidelines from various healthcare organizations, to ensure quality and balanced medical education. The bill does not, however, provide any specific treatment recommendations for these diseases.