The bill amends the Public Health Code by updating the requirements for physicians seeking renewal of their licenses. It specifies that physicians must provide evidence of completing at least 150 hours of continuing education courses or programs approved by the board within the three years prior to renewal. The bill emphasizes the importance of education in medical ethics and mandates that a portion of the continuing education must focus on pain and symptom management.

Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for the board to approve a continuing education course on women's midlife health, which must cover communication and preparedness in managing menopause symptoms and related chronic conditions. The board is tasked with informing physicians about these approved courses and encouraging their completion as part of the continuing education requirements. The term "licensee" is replaced with "physician" throughout the relevant sections to clarify the subject of the requirements.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.17033, 333.17533