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Compliance Updates: August 2024
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Alabama:
The Alabama Board of Pharmacy has issued a policy outlining that pharmacist applicants are eligible for licensure by reciprocity if they (1) hold an active license in any state, and (2) the board receives confirmation of licensure by examination in any state regardless of license status. AL BOP Policy 24-001
California:
As of July 1, 2024, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) must expedite licensure application processing for service members currently enrolled in the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. Documentation of SkillBridge enrollment must be provided and board licensing requirements must be met. Questions can be directed to the Medical Board of California at licensing.questions@mbc.ca.gov. Medical Board of California News 7/1/2024
Ohio:
The Ohio Board of Medicine has officially adopted the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact via the passage of SB 28. OH SB 28
Virginia:
The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and the Department of Health Professions has made several updates to the legislation governing health professionals.
A license suspension issued due to payment of a fee not honored by the financial institution is prohibited from being described as a disciplinary action. VA HB 120
Virginia has joined the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. VA HB 324
An advanced practice registered nurse may now practice without a practice agreement after three years of full-time experience (previously required 5 years). VA HB 971
The Board of Medicine may issue a provisional license to a physician licensed in a foreign country for up to two years. If the physician practices in a medically underserved area, they may then be granted a subsequent renewable two-year license. After completing two years of practice under the renewable license in a medically underserved area, the physician becomes eligible to apply for a full, unrestricted medical license. VA HB 995
Allows physician assistants employed by a hospital or certain medical facilities to practice without a separate practice agreement if the credentialing and privileging requirements of the facility include a practice agreement. VA SB 133
Washington:
On January 1, 2026, the Washington Medical Commission will begin issuing licenses for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs). Physician Assistants currently practicing anesthesiology will be eligible to continue their practice under the new regulations. WA Medical Commission Summer 2024 Newsletter
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