Pennsylvania SB1062 requires physicians to complete training on veteran-related illnesses for licensure and renewal.

Pennsylvania SB1062 amends the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act to include provisions for veteran-related illnesses. The bill defines "veteran-related illness" as any physical or mental health condition connected to service in the U.S. armed forces, including suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma. It mandates that physicians complete three hours of training in treating these illnesses as a condition for license renewal.

Pennsylvania SB1062 requires physicians to complete training on veteran-related illnesses for licensure and renewal.

Pennsylvania SB1062 amends the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act to include provisions for veteran-related illnesses. The bill defines "veteran-related illness" as any physical or mental health condition connected to service in the U.S. armed forces, including suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma. It mandates that physicians complete three hours of training in treating these illnesses as a condition for license renewal.