SB809

Physician assistants; allowing certain physician assistants to practice without supervision; specifying prescriptive authority. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB809 modifies the practice of physician assistants, including their supervision requirements, prescriptive authority, and billing practices.

Oklahoma SB809 amends the Physician Assistant Act to allow certain physician assistants to practice without supervision if they meet specific postgraduate clinical practice hours. The bill also modifies the prescriptive authority for physician assistants, allowing them to prescribe controlled dangerous substances under certain conditions. Additionally, it clarifies billing and payment authority for physician assistants, ensuring they can be directly billed for services rendered.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Bergstrom