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Senate adopts first substitute for S.B. 133 to expand certain podiatric procedures; senators question training and privileging
Utah State Senate · February 27, 2015
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Summary
S.B. 133 would broaden podiatrists' scope of practice (procedures around the ankle and soft-tissue operations); supporters argued residency, privileging and hospital checks ensure competence, while some senators requested further amendments to address training and credentialing.
Senator Hinkins moved to uncircle first substitute S.B. 133, describing an expansion of podiatric practice that would allow certain procedures 'around the ankle' and broaden scope for newly trained practitioners. Floor questions focused on how far above the ankle surgeries would go and whether…
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