Bill > HB1213

This bill expands the scope of practice for licensed podiatrists in Mississippi by allowing them to perform surgical and medical treatment of the ankle under specific conditions. To be eligible, a podiatrist must have completed a minimum three-year post-graduate residency accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) and be qualified or certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in "Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery" (RRA). The bill stipulates that ankle surgeries can only be performed in an accredited hospital where the podiatrist has been granted specific surgical privileges by the medical staff. Additionally, the surgical treatments are limited to procedures outlined in CPME 320 that are required for graduation and certification in rearfoot and ankle surgery. The bill modifies existing law that previously defined podiatric medicine as exclusively focusing on foot-related treatments, and it will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing podiatrists with a more comprehensive surgical practice framework while maintaining strict educational and credentialing requirements.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1213.xml