Minnesota Physician Assistant Professional Issues
MAPA's Bill for the 2009 Legislative Session
MAPA has introduced a technical ammendment bill to update the PA practice act, Minnesota statute 147A. With support from the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), extensive preparation has been done with practicing PAs, physician colleagues and organizations, regulators, and other stakeholders to prepare the bill. The text of the bill can be found at the link above.
links to the final version awaiting passage in the House (H.F. 535): bill site · bill text
note: Article 5 of the bill (pp. 17 - 46) contains the revisions to the PA statute
The principal elements of the bill include:
- PA “registration” is changed to “licensure.”
- Alternate supervising physicians may be named in supporting documents which include signed affirmation of the assumption of the responsibility for supervision.
- The number of PAs to be supervised is increased to five.
- The disaster provision is modified.
- The locum tenens and temporary registration provisions are deleted.
- The optional delegation of authority to issue a 72 hr emergency admission is specified.
- The duties of the Physician Assistant Advisory Council are expanded.
Support for the bill
No opposition to the bill has come to MAPA's attention. Organizations that have voiced support for the bill include:
- Minnesota Medical Association
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
- American College of Physicians, Minnesota Chapter
- Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society
- Minnesota Medical Director's Association
Background Information
Want to get involved?
Please contact the MAPA legislative team:
State Regulation of Physician Assistants in Minnesota
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Institutional Regulation of Physician Assistants
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Reimbursement Issues for Physician Assistant Practice
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Physician Assistant Best Practices in Minnesota
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