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This bill expands the definition of podiatric medicine in Mississippi to explicitly include the treatment of the ankle and its related structures, as well as the muscles and tendons of the lower leg that control foot and ankle function, extending up to the tibial tubercle. It clarifies that a podiatrist is considered a "physician" and can perform both conservative and surgical treatments on the foot, ankle, and related lower leg structures, provided they have completed training deemed sufficient by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, which is the governing body for medical professionals in the state. The bill also mandates that the Board of Medical Licensure will establish rules to implement these expanded definitions and requirements, ensuring that podiatrists performing these procedures have adequate education and training.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2200.xml