Allows physician assistants to own a practice in West Virginia.

West Virginia SB647 amends the state's medical practice act to allow physician assistants to own a practice. The bill modifies the definition of "physician assistant" to align with the American Academy of Physician Associates' term for the profession. It also designates the profession of physician assistant as a "professional service" under the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The changes aim to enable physician assistants to establish and operate their own medical practices within the state.

Allows physician assistants to own a practice in West Virginia.

West Virginia SB647 amends the state's medical practice act to allow physician assistants to own a practice. The bill modifies the definition of "physician assistant" to align with the American Academy of Physician Associates' term for the profession. It also designates the profession of physician assistant as a "professional service" under the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The changes aim to enable physician assistants to establish and operate their own medical practices within the state.