The bill proposes an amendment to the composition of the Arkansas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board by including physician assistants as eligible members. Specifically, it modifies the existing law to replace the phrase "Either physicians" with "Physicians, physician assistants," thereby expanding the qualifications for board members to include both physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses.

This change aims to enhance the board's expertise and representation by incorporating professionals who play a significant role in patient care and medication management. The requirement that all members must be licensed and practicing in Arkansas and currently treating rare diseases or conditions remains unchanged.

Statutes affected:
SB 187: 20-77-143(c)