Iowa SF312 establishes the physician assistant licensure compact to streamline licensing for physician assistants across participating states.

Iowa SF312 creates the physician assistant licensure compact, allowing licensed physician assistants to practice in other participating states without additional state licensing. The compact includes a commission to oversee its implementation, establish rules, and handle disputes. States must meet certain criteria to participate, including licensing physician assistants and sharing data on licensees. The compact aims to enhance access to medical services while maintaining patient safety through mutual recognition of licenses.

Iowa SF312 establishes the physician assistant licensure compact to streamline licensing for physician assistants across participating states.

Iowa SF312 creates the physician assistant licensure compact, allowing licensed physician assistants to practice in other participating states without additional state licensing. The compact includes a commission to oversee its implementation, establish rules, and handle disputes. States must meet certain criteria to participate, including licensing physician assistants and sharing data on licensees. The compact aims to enhance access to medical services while maintaining patient safety through mutual recognition of licenses.