This bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 17033 and 17533, to update the requirements for physicians seeking license renewal. The term "licensee" is replaced with "physician" to clarify that the regulations apply specifically to medical practitioners. Physicians will be required to provide evidence of completing at least 150 hours of continuing education courses or programs approved by the board within the three years prior to their renewal application. Additionally, the board is mandated to establish rules requiring a certain number of hours in pain and symptom management as part of the continuing education.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new requirement for the board to ensure that a continuing education course or program focused on women's midlife health is available to physicians. This course must cover communication and preparedness in managing menopause symptoms and related chronic conditions. The board is also tasked with informing and encouraging physicians to complete this course as part of their continuing education requirements.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 333.17033, 333.17533
House Introduced Bill: 333.17033, 333.17533
As Passed by the House: 333.17033, 333.17533