Bill > HB215

This bill amends the Medical Practice Act in New Mexico to provide for collaboration between a physician assistant and a licensed physician. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It defines "collaboration" as the process by which a licensed physician and a physician assistant jointly contribute to the healthcare and medical treatment of patients. This collaboration does not require the physical presence of the physician. 2. It allows physician assistants to prescribe, administer, dispense, and distribute certain drugs under the supervision or collaboration of a licensed physician. 3. It establishes rules for when a physician assistant can engage in the practice of medicine in collaboration with a licensed physician, requiring the physician assistant to have completed three years of clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. 4. It requires physician assistants practicing in collaboration with a licensed physician to maintain malpractice liability insurance. 5. It updates the fee structure for physician assistants, including application, licensure, and renewal fees. Overall, the bill aims to provide a framework for increased collaboration between physician assistants and licensed physicians in New Mexico.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=215&year=17