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Compliance Updates: July 2024
Overlook:
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- Federal Legislation
- DEA
- Licensure Compacts
- Other Legislation
- Board Updates
Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact:
Colorado, Tennessee, and Minnesota have officially joined the PA Compact, bringing the total number of participating states to 12. The PA Compact is now in the process of being operationalized, which is estimated to take 18-24 months. Once complete, eligible PAs can obtain compact licenses.
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC):
Connecticut passed legislation to join the Nurse Licensure Compact on May 30 2024, making Connecticut the 42nd jurisdiction to enact the NLC. Additional information and member states can be found on the NLC website.
Alabama:
The Alabama Board of Pharmacy is updating rules for remote pharmacies. The amendment would clarify that managing pharmacies placing remote Automated Dispensing Units (ADUs) would need approval from the Board, as well as notifying the Board when additional ADUs are placed. Proposed language should be available in the June Administrative Monthly. (Rule 680-X-2-.18)
Idaho:
The Idaho Board of Pharmacy has issued a notice that all drug outlets and prescribers dispensing controlled substances in or into Idaho must report specific data to the Idaho PMP Clearinghouse by the end of the next business day. This includes the “date sold” of the prescription and zero reports. Additional information can be located on the Board of Pharmacy website.
Kentucky:
The Kentucky Board of Medicine will begin accepting applications for certification as a Medicinal Cannabis Practitioner on July 1, 2024. A licensee will be eligible to apply if they: (1) hold a medical or osteopathy license issued by the KY Board of Medicine; (2) hold a valid DEA permit; (3) is registered to use any and all PDMP currently in use in Kentucky; (4) holds no ownership or investment in with a cannabis business; (5) has completed the required continued education courses; (6) has submitted the appropriate application.
Maryland:
The Maryland Board of Physicians has issued the following updates:
- Supervised Medical Graduates (SMGs) are authorized to work under the supervision of a licensed physician to perform certain delegated duties. Supervising physicians must be in the same medical office as the SMG and immediately available to provide assistance and guidance to the SMG for the duration of the delegated duty. Effective immediately.
- The Maryland Board of Physicians renewal period begins July 15, 2024 and continues through September 30, 2024 for physicians whose last names start with the letter A-L.
- Maryland Board of Physicians Newsletter
Oregon:
A title change has been issued for PA professionals. “Physician Assistants” has been changed to “Physician Associates” beginning 06/06/2024 due to the passage of OR HB 4010. This title change aligns with the change of the title of the AAPA to the American Academy of Physician Associates on May 24, 2021. This change does not alter a PA’s scope of practice in Oregon.
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