Bill > HF89

This bill modifies the requirements for physician assistant collaborative agreements in Minnesota, primarily expanding the geographic and licensing scope of potential collaborating physicians. Currently, physician assistants must practice at least 2,080 hours in a collaborative setting with physicians licensed in Minnesota. The bill would now allow physician assistants to collaborate with physicians licensed in other states or United States territories. The collaborative agreement remains a mutually agreed upon plan for working together, but the language describing its purpose is slightly refined. The bill preserves existing requirements that the collaborating physician and physician assistant must have experience in treating similar medical conditions and can communicate via telecommunications, even when not physically present together. The core goal appears to be providing more flexibility in how physician assistants can establish professional collaborative relationships, potentially making it easier for physician assistants to practice and find collaborative partners across broader geographic areas. The modification maintains patient safety provisions by ensuring collaborative physicians have relevant medical experience and can be easily contacted.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0089&ssn=0&y=2025