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Committee advances bill to award continuing education credits to health care preceptors
Summary
House Bill 242 would allow experienced health professionals who precept medical, nursing and physician assistant students to receive continuing medical education credits as an incentive to expand clinical training capacity, particularly in rural Idaho. The committee gave the bill a due pass recommendation.
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee on a voice vote sent House Bill 242 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. Representative Josh Wheeler (R.-Dist. 35) presented the bill, saying it is a cost-neutral measure intended to expand clinical training by recognizing and incentivizing health professionals who serve as preceptors for students.
Wheeler described the bill as targeting the ongoing workforce shortage, especially in rural counties, by expanding training opportunities without adding state financial burdens. He said the measure provides continuing medical education credits to experienced clinicians who supervise students in clinical rotations, thereby encouraging clinicians to accept trainee placements.
A motion to send House Bill 242 to the floor was made by Senator Lenny and seconded by Senator Keiser; the committee approved the motion on a voice vote with no recorded opposition. Members asked few questions on the floor and the bill was described by the sponsor as cost neutral.
With the committee recommendation, the bill proceeds to the Senate floor for further consideration and possible amendment.
