RI S2572

Increases the Board of Licensure for Physician Assistants from 7 to 9 members, with physician assistant representation expanding from 3 to 5 members

Removes the requirement that physician assistants practice under direct physician supervision, replacing it with a collaborative model where PAs consult with or refer to appropriate healthcare team members based on patient condition and PA competence

Eliminates the requirement for written collaboration agreements between physician assistants and physicians

Requires the Department of Human Services to permit licensed physician assistants to receive direct Medicaid payments for medical services and to promulgate rules and fee schedules accordingly

Takes effect upon passage