Bill > S02124

This bill amends the Social Services Law to allow physician assistants to serve as primary care practitioners for the purposes of Medicaid managed care plans. Specifically, it modifies the definition of "primary care practitioner" to include physician assistants, and it allows managed care providers to include physician assistants as part of their network of medical service providers. The bill aims to expand the role of physician assistants in the delivery of primary care services under Medicaid managed care plans.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S2124