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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to remove barriers to care for physician assistants by making several changes to the existing laws. It eliminates the requirement for physician supervision and the need for a collaborative agreement, allowing physician assistants to practice more independently within their education, training, and competence. The bill also removes the need to specify the supervising physician's name and address, and allows physician assistants to bill separately for their services. Overall, the bill seeks to expand the scope of practice and autonomy of physician assistants in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Christine Barber (D)*,
John Barrett (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Mike Finn (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2229 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2229.pdf |
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