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HB 497

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Education - School Physical Examinations - Physician Assistant

Sponsor: Robbyn Lewis (District 46)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (as of Nov 6, 2020)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the types of health care providers required to complete a physical examination of a student entering the Maryland Public School System for the first time to include a licensed physician assistant with a delegation agreement approved by the State Board of Physicians.

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Testimony (6)

MGA witness list
FAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVCrain, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, Dr. ElaineMaryland Academy of Advanced Practice CliniciansWritten (PDF)
FAVNeumann, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Theresa M.Maryland Academy of Physician AssistantsOral + Written (PDF)
FAVStierhoff, JohnlobbyistMaryland Academy of Physician AssistantsPosition only
FAVelliott, robynlobbyistmna, masbhcOral + Written (PDF)
FAVDelegate Lewis, R., Delegate Lewis, R.legislatorIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FWAHawk, WyneeBoard of PhysiciansWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVStierhoff, JohnMaryland Academy of Physician AssistantsRegistered for: Abbott Laboratories; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; Arts for Learning Maryland; Baltimore Community Foundation; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore Museum of Art
FAVelliott, robynmna, masbhcRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition