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Podiatric Medical Board reports modernization steps, flags budget pressure and parity issues
Summary
The Podiatric Medical Board told legislators it has modernized renewal rules, expanded residency approvals and worked to streamline licensing, but said fee and staffing constraints threaten program sustainability; stakeholders urged reimbursement and parity changes for podiatrists.
The Podiatric Medical Board of California told a joint Assembly–Senate sunset review hearing that it has updated licensure renewal requirements, improved licensing timelines through automation and expanded residency opportunities, but that a small licensee base and rising enforcement costs are straining its finances.
Board President Dr. Carolyn McAloon said the board sponsored and supported several legislative…
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