Physician assistants; modifying various provisions of the Physician Assistant Act. SB 1915 modifies the Physician Assistant Act, allowing physician assistants to practice in collaboration with, rather than under the supervision of, a physician. The measure defines collaboration as an agreement between a physician and a physician assistant to work jointly under a practice agreement. The practice agreement will include scope of practice and method of collaboration for diagnosis and treatment. A physician assistant may have multiple practice
agreements with multiple physicians. Physician assistants are considered primary care providers and may bill for services.