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GA SB321

GA SB321
Physicians, Assistants; relating to the number a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; provisions; revise


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Introduced
01/28/2020
In Committee
06/19/2020
Crossed Over
03/10/2020
Passed
06/29/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/04/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to revise provisions relating to the number of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; to remove a limitation on where a physician assistant is authorized to practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Georgia's laws regarding physicians, assistants, and others. It revises provisions related to the number of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time. The bill removes a limitation on where a physician assistant can practice, allowing them to work in various settings like hospitals, universities, public health departments, and health maintenance organizations. It also grants physician assistants the authority to issue prescription drug or device orders, subject to certain requirements and oversight by the supervising physician.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Effective Date (on 01/01/2021)

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