PennsylvaniaMedical professionals would take a course on inflammatory breast cancer
Covered medical professionals would need proof of free training on inflammatory breast cancer to obtain a license or certification or renew it for the first time under this requirement.
What it does
Covered medical professionals would complete a free course on inflammatory breast cancer once, when first applying for a license or certification or at their first renewal after the law takes effect.
Argument forTraining on symptoms and common reasons for misdiagnosis could help medical professionals recognize inflammatory breast cancer and avoid delays in diagnosis.
Argument againstMedical professionals could face licensing delays if they have not completed the course or submitted acceptable proof, even though training is free.
More detail
Licensing boards would require applicants to submit acceptable proof that they completed the training. The requirement would cover physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and licensed nurse-midwives or certified midwives. Participants would take the course only once and pay no course fee. Boards would approve courses covering risks, symptoms, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and treatment, with an electronic completion certificate and any other board requirements. The act would take effect 180 days after becoming law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19Referred to Professional LicensureIntroduced
Healthcare