Bill > HB1222

This bill revises the requirements governing collaboration agreements for physician assistants (PAs) in New Hampshire. It defines "collaboration" as a PA's consultation with or referral to a physician or appropriate member of the healthcare team. The bill also establishes a committee to study PA scope of practice, including differences in scope between PAs and advanced practice nurses, educational requirements, supervision and collaboration with physicians, billing and reimbursement, and public misconceptions about PA roles. The committee will make recommendations for proposed legislation by November 1, 2024 to address provider shortages and expand patient access to primary care. Additionally, the bill provides that PAs with fewer than 8,000 post-graduate clinical hours must have a collaboration agreement with a New Hampshire-licensed physician, while those with over 8,000 hours may apply for a waiver of this requirement.

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