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 requirements 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 the board communicates specific concerns regarding the application to the applicant or their designee and employer, if applicable. These changes aim to streamline the licensing process and reduce the burden on applicants while ensuring that necessary standards are maintained.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 148.3, 148.11A