A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 173A.
The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Public Health Code of 1978 by introducing Part 173A, which pertains to medical assisting. The primary objective of this amendment is to define and regulate the practice of medical assisting within the state. The bill provides specific definitions for various terms, including "chiropractor," "licensed practitioner," "nurse practitioner," "optometrist," "physician," "physician's assistant," "podiatric physician," "practice of medical assisting," and "state licensed medical assistant." These definitions clarify the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in medical assisting and ensure that they operate under the supervision of licensed practitioners, which include physicians, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, optometrists, and podiatric physicians. The bill also stipulates that the practice of medical assisting involves performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that it will not take effect unless a related Senate Bill or House Bill 5417 from the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
