Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/23/2025 10:16 a.m.
A bill for an act
relating to health; modifying the professions that may serve as a medical consultant
for a community health board; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 145A.02,
subdivision 15.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 145A.02, subdivision 15, is amended to read:
"Medical consultant" means new text begin an individual who:
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new text begin (1) is licensed in Minnesota by the Board of Medical Practice as new text end a physician deleted text begin licensed to
practice medicine in Minnesota whodeleted text end new text begin , doctor of osteopathic medicine, or physician assistant
or is licensed in Minnesota by the Board of Nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse
and is certified to practice as a clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner by a national
nurse certification organization acceptable to the board; and
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new text begin (2)new text end is working under a written agreement with, employed by, or on contract with a
community health board to provide advice and information, to authorize medical procedures
through protocols, and to assist a community health board and its staff in coordinating their
activities with local medical practitioners and health care institutions.