Bill > AB1501

This bill makes several key changes to regulations governing physician assistants and podiatrists in California. It extends the operation of the Podiatric Medical Board and Physician Assistant Board until January 1, 2030, and increases the number of physician assistants a physician and surgeon may supervise from 4 to 8. The bill modifies fee structures for podiatrists and physician assistants, with notable changes including increasing the podiatrist's biennial renewal fee from $1,318 to $1,900 and adjusting physician assistant fees such as raising the application fee from $25 to $60. For podiatrists, the bill clarifies that they should be classified as doctors of podiatric medicine and not as ancillary providers, and adds "podiatric surgeon" to the list of protected terms. The legislation also requires renewal applications to be made on electronic forms with a legal verification by the applicant. Additionally, the bill includes a legislative intent to conduct a comprehensive review of practice agreement structures for physician assistants and makes several technical corrections to existing laws. The bill aims to update and clarify regulations to support healthcare professionals' practice while maintaining public protection as a top priority.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Business and Professions (Assembly)

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