Bill > HB974

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) in Mississippi, creating a structured process for their licensure, practice, and oversight by the State Board of Medical Licensure. The bill defines an anesthesiologist assistant as a licensed medical professional who assists an anesthesiologist under direct supervision, requiring specific educational qualifications including graduation from an accredited program and passing a national certification examination. To practice, AAs must obtain a license from the Board, which will be valid for one year and renewable every two years, with provisions for temporary licenses for recent graduates. The bill strictly limits AAs to performing only those duties delegated by a supervising anesthesiologist, who must be immediately available to intervene if needed, and prohibits AAs from further delegating assigned medical tasks. The Board is granted extensive powers to review, grant, deny, revoke, and reinstate licenses, investigate allegations of misconduct, and establish rules governing AA practice. Practicing without a license is classified as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. The legislation aims to ensure patient safety by creating clear guidelines for the professional practice of anesthesiologist assistants while providing a structured regulatory mechanism for their professional oversight.

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