AAPA

State laws have far-reaching effects on PA practice and patient access to care. AAPA has identified six key elements that should be in every state's PA practice act so that physician-PA teams can care for patients as effectively and efficiently as possible.

• Issue Brief: The Six Key Elements of a Modern Physician Assistant Practice Act
• PowerPoint: The Six Key Elements of a Modern Physician Assistant Practice Act

What are the Six Key Elements?

1. "Licensure" as the Regulatory Term - read more in this issue brief.
2. Full Prescriptive Authority - read more in this issue brief.
3. Scope of Practice Determined at Practice Site - read more in this issue brief.
4. Adaptable Supervision Requirements - read more in this issue brief.
5. Chart Co-Signature Requirements Determined at the Practice - read more in this issue brief.
6. Number of PAs a Physician May Supervise Determined at Practice Level - read more in this issue brief.

How many of the Six Key Elements does your state have?

• Chart: Key Elements of State PA Laws
• Map: Number of Key Elements in Each State