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This bill expands the scope of practice for licensed podiatrists in Mississippi by allowing them to perform surgical treatments on the ankle and related structures, subject to specific qualification and procedural requirements. Under the new provisions, a podiatrist must have completed a 24-month postgraduate surgical residency approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) and be certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle (RRA) surgery. The bill restricts ankle surgeries to be performed only in state-licensed accredited acute care hospitals where the podiatrist has been granted specific surgical privileges. Additionally, the surgeries are limited to procedures outlined in CPME 320 guidelines for rearfoot and ankle surgery certification. These new regulations aim to ensure that podiatrists performing ankle surgeries have advanced training and are working in appropriate medical settings, while maintaining patient safety and professional standards. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving podiatrists and healthcare facilities time to prepare for the new requirements.

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