Alaska Senate Passes Bill for Independent Physician Assistants
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Alaska Senate passes bill allowing physician assistants to practice independently after 4,000 hours of supervised work, ending the need for formal agreements with doctors. This move aims to reduce paperwork and costs in remote areas, with providers in Bristol Bay and Kenai supporting the change. However, doctors argue that physician assistants lack the necessary training for complex cases, with some advocating for a higher bar of 10,000 hours. The bill now heads to House committees for further discussion.
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