Relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants; provides that a physician assistant may practice without the supervision of a physician when such physician assistant is employed by a health system or hospital and is credentialed and given privileges by such health system or hospital, or when such physician assistant is licensed, has practiced for more than six thousand hours, is practicing in primary care, and is performing certain functions.

This bill allows physician assistants to work independently without a doctor's supervision under certain conditions. They can do this if they are employed by a health system or hospital and have the necessary credentials, or if they have extensive experience in primary care and are performing specific medical functions. This change aims to improve access to healthcare services.

Supporters of this bill argue that it will enhance healthcare access, particularly in underserved areas, by allowing experienced physician assistants to operate independently. They believe this will lead to more efficient patient care and better utilization of healthcare resources, especially in primary care settings.

Critics of the bill express concerns that allowing physician assistants to practice without direct supervision could compromise patient safety. They argue that the absence of a supervising physician may lead to inadequate oversight and could potentially result in lower quality of care for patients.