jmj11 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I participated with a group to update state PA laws. When I presented before the first meeting a malpractice attorney, who sits on the Quality Medical Assurance Board, wrote draft legislation to ban all PA-Owned (or even partially owned) practices like mine. The few of us who do so, fought back. As of yesterday this new language was dropped. Another close call and a victory. I presented to the law writers yesterday wording that would say( very first step ) that those of us who graduated from Physician Associate Programs, may use the title of "Physician Associate" as interchangeable with "Physician Assistant" and carry all the rights and limitations of Physician Assistants. The chances of this becoming law is a snow-ball chances in hell. The PA leaders themselves oppose this wording so it is unlikely the Physicians and Lawyers (and others) on the board would agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted June 3, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 3, 2014 congrats! definitely a step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted June 3, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 3, 2014 I think you have a case of energizer bunnies inside you or something..... Where do you get your energy and passion? NO matter - THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would have been a huge step backwards needed to die a quick death..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Mike I went to the meeting prior to this one The PAs on the commission will (IMO) remain opposed until something changes with the state statute, which they are beholden to. I emailed WAPA about the recent HOD langugage revision and whether they will consider that in advocating any new bill proposals to the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmj11 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 I think you have a case of energizer bunnies inside you or something..... Where do you get your energy and passion? NO matter - THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would have been a huge step backwards needed to die a quick death..... I didn't do a lot. I attended the first meeting virtually. I wrote a "white paper" for the board members on PA- ownership. I did contact my fellow PA-owners and one of them sent his SP to the second meeting. I think they got it overturned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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