Physician Assistants; interstate licensure compact, established

Summary

The law adopts the national Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, allowing physician assistants with an unrestricted license in a participating state to obtain a compact privilege and practice in any other compact state. It creates a compact commission, a shared data system, and uniform disciplinary and investigative procedures, and sets standards that participating states must meet, including background checks and use of a national exam. The measure is intended to improve access to medical care, especially for military families, while safeguarding patient safety.

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