The bill will require payment for the services of RNFAs unless they are employed by a physician in which case the physician will receive reimbursement for their services. This makes it easier for the supervising physician to schedule PAs for duty during evenings, weekends and holidays. The current law which requires the physician to supervise only two PAs at any one time remains in effect. Thus, although the physician can draw from a group of four PAs, only two may be on duty and supervised at any one time. The bill was held in the House Health Committee.
Current law requires the examination to be conducted by a physician.
The bill passed the Senate but was not considered in the House. Held in committee.