Rhode Island H7274 allows physician assistants to practice independently and receive direct Medicaid payments.

Rhode Island H7274 amends the state's laws to allow physician assistants to practice without direct supervision from a physician. The bill also permits physician assistants to receive direct payments from Medicaid for services provided. The legislation includes changes to the board of licensure for physician assistants, increasing the number of physician assistants on the board and modifying the appointment terms. The act would take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7274 allows physician assistants to practice independently and receive direct Medicaid payments.

Rhode Island H7274 amends the state's laws to allow physician assistants to practice without direct supervision from a physician. The bill also permits physician assistants to receive direct payments from Medicaid for services provided. The legislation includes changes to the board of licensure for physician assistants, increasing the number of physician assistants on the board and modifying the appointment terms. The act would take effect upon passage.