GA HB1273

Authorizes podiatric physicians (foot and leg specialists) to supervise and delegate medical tasks to physician assistants, expanding PA practice beyond supervision by only general physicians

Requires the State Board of Podiatry Examiners to approve job descriptions, establish rules, and conduct administrative hearings for physician assistants working under podiatric physicians

Allows podiatric physicians to delegate prescription authority to PAs for controlled substances from a board-established formulary, dangerous drugs, podiatric treatments, and diagnostic studies

Limits supervising podiatric physicians to a maximum of 8 physician assistants at one time, matching existing limits for physicians supervising PAs

Requires the Georgia Composite Medical Board and State Board of Podiatry Examiners to cooperate on licensing and disciplinary matters for PAs working in podiatry