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MA H2356

Relative to anesthesiologist assistants


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to anesthesiologist assistants. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate the practice of anesthesiologist assistants in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "anesthesiologist," "anesthesiologist assistant," and "supervising anesthesiologist." The bill allows anesthesiologist assistants to assist in the practice of medicine under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist, and grants the Board of Registration in Medicine the authority to adopt rules and regulations regarding the scope of practice for anesthesiologist assistants. The bill also establishes the licensure requirements for anesthesiologist assistants, including the need to graduate from an accredited program and pass a certification exam. Additionally, the bill allows anesthesiologist assistants to access and obtain drugs as ordered by their supervising anesthesiologist, and sets penalties for practicing as an anesthesiologist assistant without a license.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)

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