The bill amends the Physician Assistant Act in New Mexico to allow experienced physician assistants to supervise newly licensed physician assistants. Key definitions are updated, including the introduction of the term "supervising physician assistant," which refers to a physician assistant with a current medical license, at least three years of clinical practice, and board approval to supervise. The bill also modifies the supervision requirements, allowing physician assistants to be supervised by either a licensed physician or a supervising physician assistant.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of supervising physician assistants and licensed physicians, emphasizing that both are liable for the actions of the physician assistants they supervise. It establishes that all physician assistants must inform the board of their supervising physician or supervising physician assistant and mandates that rules be created to govern the supervision and collaboration processes. The amendments aim to enhance the collaborative practice framework while ensuring that newly licensed physician assistants receive adequate supervision and support.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 61-6C-2, 61-6C-6, 61-6C-7, 61-6C-8