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Committee approves measure to speed credentialing for physicians and PAs
House Appropriations Committee · February 3, 2026
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Summary
Senate Bill 162, presented to the House committee, would streamline facility credentialing so a clinician credentialed at one hospital could be recognized by others and allow administrative approvals by composite medical board staff; an amendment moved the effective date to Jan. 1, 2027.
Senator Hufstedler told the committee Senate Bill 162 aims to shorten credentialing delays that can keep physicians and physician assistants from working at facilities in shortage situations. He said the composite medical board and the Georgia Hospital Association back the change,…
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