This bill amends the regulations surrounding licenses to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, and administrative medicine in Iowa. It allows applicants to designate a representative to submit application materials on their behalf. The bill mandates that the board of medicine establish rules to set the term of licenses at a minimum of three years, with licenses expiring on the licensee's birthday. Additionally, it limits the continuing education requirement to no more than 15 hours per calendar year for maintaining a license.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the board must issue a final decision on license applications within 45 calendar days of receipt, or within 75 calendar days if there are specific concerns that delay the review process. These changes aim to streamline the licensing process and reduce the burden on applicants while ensuring that the board maintains oversight and regulatory standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 148.3, 148.11A