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 to specify that until December 31, 2026, licensees must complete 150 hours, and beginning January 1, 2027, they must complete 120 hours.

Additionally, the bill mandates that as part of the continuing education requirements, each applicant for license renewal must complete a designated number of hours or courses in pain and symptom management. This change aims to ensure that practitioners remain current in their education and are equipped to manage pain effectively, thereby enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.17033