RI H7274

Expands the Board of Licensure for Physician Assistants from 7 to 9 members, increasing physician assistant seats from 3 to 5 members

Removes the requirement that physician assistants practice under direct supervision of physicians, allowing them to collaborate with, consult with, or refer to healthcare team members based on patient condition and their own competence

Eliminates the requirement for a written agreement between physician assistants and supervising physicians

Authorizes licensed physician assistants to receive direct Medicaid payments from the Department of Human Services for medical services provided

Takes effect upon passage