Rhode Island S2572 allows physician assistants to practice independently and receive direct Medicaid payments.

Rhode Island S2572 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. Additionally, it increases the number of physician assistants on the board of licensure for physician assistants and modifies the composition of the board to include more physician assistants and fewer physicians. The changes take effect upon passage of the bill.

Rhode Island S2572 allows physician assistants to practice independently and receive direct Medicaid payments.

Rhode Island S2572 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. Additionally, it increases the number of physician assistants on the board of licensure for physician assistants and modifies the composition of the board to include more physician assistants and fewer physicians. The changes take effect upon passage of the bill.