Bill > S0502

This bill modifies existing laws regarding physician assistants (PAs) by increasing the number of PAs a physician can supervise from four to eight, and clarifies that PAs can perform practice-related activities based on their education, training, and expertise as delegated by their supervising physician, unless specifically prohibited. It also revises the requirements for PA licensure, including removing the need for two letters of recommendation and sworn statements about felony convictions or previous license issues, and instead requiring a copy of course transcripts and descriptions for those seeking prescribing authority. Additionally, the bill updates language related to the formulary of drugs PAs cannot prescribe and makes technical changes to sections concerning anesthesiologist assistants and supervisory relationships in medical office settings, particularly for dermatologic services, ensuring consistency in how PAs' prescribing and ordering of medications are handled across different medical practice acts.