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This bill modifies the requirements for physician assistant collaborative agreements in Minnesota, primarily expanding the geographical and licensing flexibility for collaborative physicians. Currently, physician assistants must practice at least 2,080 hours in a collaborative setting with a Minnesota-licensed physician, but the proposed change would allow collaboration with physicians licensed in other states or U.S. territories. The bill maintains existing requirements that the collaborative agreement be a mutually agreed upon plan for working together, and that the physician assistant and collaborating physician have experience treating patients with similar medical conditions. The language shift from describing "services that can be provided" to "collaboration necessary" suggests a more flexible approach to defining the working relationship. The bill preserves key existing licensure requirements, such as current national certification, board approval, and professional competency, while providing physician assistants more options for establishing collaborative practice arrangements. These modifications aim to potentially increase healthcare access and professional mobility for physician assistants in Minnesota.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1083&ssn=0&y=2025