Podiatrist; authorize to perform ankle surgery when meet certain requirements.

HB 1213 would authorize licensed Mississippi podiatrists to perform ankle surgery under specific conditions. To qualify, podiatrists must complete a 3-year CPME-accredited residency, hold ABFAS certification for rearfoot/ankle surgery, and perform procedures only in Mississippi hospitals where they have received surgical privileges. The bill restricts ankle surgery to procedures listed by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education for certification. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and is not currently law.