Kentucky Anesthesiologist Assistant Requirements Too Stringent

The president of the Kentucky Society of Anesthesiologists told a legislative panel the state’s requirements for anesthesiologist assistants are too stringent, according to WFPL.

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State law requires anesthesiologist assistants to also be certified as primary care physicians’ assistants.

President Heidi Koenig, MD, said the requirement is preventing well-trained anesthesiologist assistants from practicing in Kentucky.

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