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SF3402 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Community health board medical consultant acceptable professions to serve modifications

Related bill: HF2393

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to update and expand the qualifications of individuals who can serve as medical consultants for community health boards in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • Expanded Qualifications: The bill modifies the qualifications for medical consultants by including more types of healthcare professionals.
  • Eligible Professionals:
    • Physicians licensed in Minnesota.
    • Doctors of osteopathic medicine.
    • Physician assistants.
    • Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), which include clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners certified by a nationally recognized nursing certification organization.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Previously, only physicians were recognized as medical consultants for community health boards. The bill now permits doctor of osteopathic medicine, physician assistants, and certain advanced practice registered nurses to also serve in this capacity.
  • This expansion is intended to provide community health boards with additional professional resources and support in authorizing medical procedures and coordinating activities with local health practitioners and institutions.

Relevant Terms

  • Medical consultant
  • Community health board
  • Physician
  • Doctor of osteopathic medicine
  • Physician assistant
  • Advanced practice registered nurse (APRNs)
  • Clinical nurse specialist
  • Nurse practitioner
  • Certification organization

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses as eligible medical consultants."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the definition of a medical consultant for community health boards under section 145A.02, subdivision 15.",
      "modified": [
        "Conditions under which a medical consultant can provide advice and authorize medical procedures."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "145A.02",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 15"
  }
]

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