The bill amends the Public Health Code to update the continuing education requirements for license renewal for medical, osteopathic, and podiatric practitioners in Michigan. Specifically, it allows the board to require licensees to provide evidence of completing continuing education courses approved by the board during the three years prior to their renewal application. The previous requirement of "not less than 150 hours" has been modified; licensees must complete 150 hours of continuing education until December 31, 2026, after which the requirement will decrease to 120 hours starting January 1, 2027.

Additionally, the bill mandates that as part of the continuing education requirements, each applicant for license renewal must complete a specified number of hours or courses focused on pain and symptom management. This change aims to ensure that practitioners remain informed and educated on relevant topics in their fields, thereby enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.