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Committee tables bill to license anesthesiology assistants after extended debate
Summary
The Public Health and Welfare Committee heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 2669 to create a license for anesthesiology assistants but voted to table the measure subject to call to allow further input from stakeholders.
The Mississippi Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee tabled Senate Bill 2669, a proposal to license anesthesiology assistants, after extended testimony and questions from committee members.
Supporters, including anesthesiologist Tyler Stowell, told the committee the proposal would create a new mid-level anesthesia provider pathway and help address shortages of anesthesia personnel in Mississippi hospitals. "We have a shortage of mid level anesthesia providers in this state," Stowell said, describing a 24–28 month graduate program and clinical…
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