Bill > HB267

This bill modifies the Physician Assistant Act to create a new category of "supervising physician assistants" who can oversee newly licensed physician assistants. Specifically, a supervising physician assistant must have a medical license, at least three years of clinical practice experience, and receive board approval to supervise. The bill expands the existing supervision framework by allowing experienced physician assistants, not just physicians, to provide supervision and temporarily delegate supervisory responsibilities. The changes include updating definitions in the law, modifying rules about collaboration and supervision, and establishing a process for more experienced physician assistants to mentor and oversee those new to the profession. Key modifications allow physician assistants to inform the board about their supervising professional (which can now be another experienced physician assistant), and create a structured pathway for professional development and oversight within the physician assistant field. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in professional supervision while maintaining standards of patient care and professional accountability.

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