Statement of Scope
PODIATRY AFFILIATED CREDENTIALING BOARD
Relating to: | References to Physician Assistants |
1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only): N/A
2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:
The objective of the proposed rule is to implement the statutory changes from 2021 Wisconsin Act 23 by updating the references to Physician Assistants in Pod 9 to reflect the new sections of the Wisconsin Administrative Code-chapters PA 1 to 4. 3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:
Wisconsin Administrative Code chapter Pod 9 currently includes references to Physician Assistants, specifically chapter Med 8, which has been repealed by 2021 Wisconsin Act 23. The alternative to making these changes is that chapter Pod 9 will continue to contain references to a part of the Wisconsin Administrative Code that no longer exists. 4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
Section 15.085 (5) (b), Stats., provides that an affiliated credentialing board “[s]hall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.” Section 448.695 (2), Stats., provides that “the affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.” Section 448.695 (4), Stats., provides that “the affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules establishing all of the following: (a) Practice standards for a physician assistant practicing podiatry as provided in s. 448.975 (2) (a) 2m. (b) Requirements for a podiatrist who is supervising a physician assistant as provided in s. 448.975 (2) (a) 2m.” 5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
60 hours
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Licensed podiatrists and individuals applying for a license to practice podiatry.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule: None.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
The proposed rule is likely to have minimal or no economic impact on small businesses and the state’s economy as a whole.
