PA scope of practice reform: History informing the future

Ryan D. White; Shahpar Najmabadi; Virginia Valentin

doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000172

PA scope of practice reform: History informing the future

Ryan D. White, Shahpar Najmabadi, Virginia Valentin

Physician Assistant Studies

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Abstract

State-level physician associate/assistant (PA) practice regulations have evolved since the profession’s inception. The conditions that influence states’ adoption of PA regulatory reforms are not fully understood. As some states begin to adopt components of optimal team practice, PAs in other states continue to face significant legal and regulatory practice restrictions. This article describes state economic, demographic, and workforce characteristics and highlights important differences across states that may affect future reform adoption and shape reform outcomes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e20-e24
Journal	Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Volume	38
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000172
State	Published - Jan 1 2025

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Keywords

associate
optimal team practice
optimal team practice
physician assistant
physician assistant/associate
reform
reform
regulations
regulations
scope of practice
scope of practice

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Nurse Assisting

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