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Michigan physician assistants seek authority to work without doctor oversight
House Bill 5522 enables Michigan physician assistants with 1,000+ hours experience to practice without physician oversight, aiming to address physician shortages, supporters say.
By Justin P. Hicks, Tribune News Service Experienced physician assistants (PAs) would have the opportunity to work independently in Michigan under proposed legislation. The proposed change to the Public Health Code would authorize PAs with at least 1,000 hours of experience to provide medical services without needing a practice agreement with a physician. PAs are licensed health care professionals who can conduct physical exams, diagnose and tre…