Bill > SB5877

This bill makes a technical correction to surcharges for certified anesthesiologist assistants by amending three existing laws to ensure that anesthesiologist assistants are included in the physician health program fee structure. Specifically, the bill adds a $70 per year surcharge for anesthesiologist assistants when they renew their license or receive a new license, which will be collected by the Department of Health and deposited into the impaired physician account. The changes expand the existing surcharge requirements to explicitly include anesthesiologist assistants alongside physicians and physician assistants, ensuring they contribute to the physician health program, which provides support services like evaluation, treatment intervention, monitoring, and prevention services for healthcare professionals experiencing impairment. The bill updates language in RCW 18.71.310, 18.71D.020, and 43.70.110 to clarify and standardize the surcharge application across different types of medical practitioners under the Washington Medical Commission's purview.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5877&Year=2025&Initiative=false