An Act relating to physician assistants; relating to collaborative agreements between physicians and physician assistants; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to health care providers; and relating to provisions regarding physician assistants in contracts between certain health care providers and health care insurers.
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Overview
This bill makes changes to the practice of physician assistants (PAs) in Alaska. It clarifies the scope of what PAs can do, including ordering tests, providing treatment, and collaborating with physicians. The bill also addresses contracts between healthcare providers and insurers, ensuring PAs are fairly compensated and can work effectively within those agreements. Finally, it updates licensing requirements and procedures for PAs.
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Hughes Representatives Gray
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