H2371

Massachusetts H2371 aims to remove barriers to care for physician assistants by modifying licensing and supervision requirements.

Massachusetts H2371 seeks to streamline the practice of physician assistants by amending various sections of the General Laws. The bill removes certain supervision requirements, allows physician assistants to perform medical services within their competence, and mandates that insurers cover services provided by physician assistants if they are covered when provided by physicians. It also requires the board of registration of physician assistants to update its regulations to reflect these changes. The goal is to enhance access to care by reducing administrative burdens on physician assistants.