Bill > HF88

This bill updates the legal terminology for physician assistants in Minnesota, changing their professional title from "physician assistant" to "physician associate" across state statutes and rules. The bill mandates that all existing references to "physician assistant" be replaced with "physician associate," while explicitly stating that this title change does not expand the professional's scope of practice or alter their existing rights and responsibilities. The legislation requires state commissioners, health-related licensing boards, and the revisor of statutes to update all official documents, guidance, and regulations to reflect this new terminology. The bill also includes important provisions ensuring that the title change will not disrupt existing professional relationships, contracts, employment, or insurance arrangements for those currently working or training as physician assistants. Stakeholders such as hospitals, physicians, insurance carriers, government entities, and third-party payors are prohibited from discriminating against or altering their interactions with professionals due to this title modification. The change aims to modernize the professional designation while maintaining the fundamental professional standards and roles of physician assistants.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0088&ssn=0&y=2025