Texas HB1685 establishes licensing and regulation for physician graduates, including supervision requirements and insured selection rights.

Texas HB1685 amends the Occupations Code to create a new Subchapter E, "Physician Graduate," detailing licensing and regulation for physician graduates. A physician graduate must enter into a supervising practice agreement with a sponsoring physician and can only practice under supervision. The Texas Medical Board sets rules for licensing, supervision, and fees, which cannot exceed those for physician assistants. Insured individuals can select a physician graduate for services within their license scope.

Texas HB1685 establishes licensing and regulation for physician graduates, including supervision requirements and insured selection rights.

Texas HB1685 amends the Occupations Code to create a new Subchapter E, "Physician Graduate," detailing licensing and regulation for physician graduates. A physician graduate must enter into a supervising practice agreement with a sponsoring physician and can only practice under supervision. The Texas Medical Board sets rules for licensing, supervision, and fees, which cannot exceed those for physician assistants. Insured individuals can select a physician graduate for services within their license scope.