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Connecticut 2021 Legislative Session Ends with Major Wins for PAs and Patients
ConnAPA’s top legislative priority in 2021 recently became law, adding PAs to almost 80 areas of state law which only previously mentioned physicians and/or nurse practitioners. Connecticut law also now authorizes PAs and NPs to order home health and hospice care.
July 20, 2021
More Barriers to PA Practice Fall as Florida PAs Celebrate Legislative Win
PAs in Florida applaud the enactment of legislation that makes significant improvements to PA practice. House Bill 431 was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 29, modernizing several aspects of PA regulation.
June 30, 2021
Tennessee PAs Successful in Quest to Create a PA Board
The Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants secured a significant win for PAs in the state last month. On May 26, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 1080, which establishes the Board of PAs – a tenet of Optimal Team Practice.
June 29, 2021
Oregon Governor Signs Legislation Replacing Physician Supervision with Collaborative Practice Environment
Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently signed legislation modernizing state statutes to reflect the collaborative way PAs provide patient care and making PAs responsible for the care they provide. The bill also made permanent changes to PA use of telehealth authorized during the pandemic.
June 28, 2021
West Virginia Association of PAs’ 2021 Legislative Priorities Signed into Law
West Virginia PAs are the latest in the country to claim a legislative win this year! On April 21, Gov. Jim Justice signed SB 714, which makes many improvements to the PA practice environment in the Mountain State.
May 5, 2021
DAPA Secures Top Legislative Priority, Two Seats on State Medical Board
Delaware Gov. John Carney recently signed HB 33, An Act to Amend Title 24 of the Delaware Code Relating to Physician Assistants. The legislation was the top legislative priority for the Delaware Academy of PAs and will create two PA seats on the Delaware medical board.
April 15, 2021
Arkansas PAs Win a Seat on the Medical Board, Clinch Another Legislative Victory for PAs
Arkansas PAs are celebrating the recent passage of S.B. 152, a new law that will modernize the PA practice act and enable PAs to actively engage in the regulation of their profession by adding a PA seat to the state medical board.
April 14, 2021
Wyoming Landmark Legislation a Victory for PAs and Patients
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed legislation that repeals requirements for PAs to have a specific relationship with a physician or other provider in order to practice. The new law also recognizes PAs’ ability to practice medicine consistent with their education, training, and experience.
April 5, 2021