Iowa HF2125 revises the title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in the Iowa Code and Administrative Code.

Iowa HF2125 updates the title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in the Iowa Code and Iowa Administrative Code. The terms "physician assistant," "physician associate," and "P.A." are considered synonymous, and the rights and responsibilities of a physician assistant remain unchanged. The bill mandates that all references to "physician assistant" be revised to "physician associate" in various sections of the Iowa Code and Administrative Code. It also requires agencies to update sub-regulatory guidance, documents, and forms to reflect the title change by January 1, 2027.

Iowa HF2125 revises the title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in the Iowa Code and Administrative Code.

Iowa HF2125 updates the title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in the Iowa Code and Iowa Administrative Code. The terms "physician assistant," "physician associate," and "P.A." are considered synonymous, and the rights and responsibilities of a physician assistant remain unchanged. The bill mandates that all references to "physician assistant" be revised to "physician associate" in various sections of the Iowa Code and Administrative Code. It also requires agencies to update sub-regulatory guidance, documents, and forms to reflect the title change by January 1, 2027.