S.1502

Relative to removing barriers to care for physician assistants

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1502 aims to remove barriers to care for physician assistants by allowing them to perform medical services within their competence and.

Massachusetts S1502 seeks to remove barriers to care for physician assistants by amending the General Laws. The bill allows physician assistants to perform medical services within their education, training, and experience. It mandates that physician assistants practice for at least 2,000 hours in a hospital or integrated clinical setting under a collaborative agreement. Insurers and other payers must cover services provided by physician assistants if the same services are covered when provided by a physician.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

Jul 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

May 18

Senate

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Mar 19

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday May 1, 2026

Jan 7

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing