Minnesota SF1084 modifies the title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" while maintaining existing rights, responsibilities, and scope.

Minnesota SF1084 changes the title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in state statutes and rules. The bill ensures that the rights, responsibilities, and scope of practice for these professionals remain unchanged. It also mandates that no person or entity may discriminate against an individual solely due to the title change. The commissioners of health and human services, and relevant licensing boards, must update their guidance, documents, and forms to reflect this change.

Minnesota SF1084 modifies the title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" while maintaining existing rights, responsibilities, and scope.

Minnesota SF1084 changes the title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in state statutes and rules. The bill ensures that the rights, responsibilities, and scope of practice for these professionals remain unchanged. It also mandates that no person or entity may discriminate against an individual solely due to the title change. The commissioners of health and human services, and relevant licensing boards, must update their guidance, documents, and forms to reflect this change.