The Alaska state medical board is rewriting the regulations that govern how Physician Assistants, or PAs, practice in the state. Those speaking out against the regulations included PAs, physicians, and healthcare administrators. Many expressed outrage and fear over what the regulations could mean for healthcare in Alaska.
The Alaska state medical board is rewriting the regulations that govern how Physician Assistants, or PAs, practice in the state. At a recent hearing about the changes that was open to the public, over thirty people testified. All of them spoke out against the proposed regulations.
Those speaking out against the regulations included PAs, physicians, and healthcare administrators. Many expressed outrage and fear over what the regulations could mean for healthcare in Alaska. “This could drastically reduce the amount of interest people have in moving into remote areas,” Lowe said. “It is completely devastating for the potential that we have—because there are so many people that are willing and have so much excitement to go out to rural Alaska. But in 14 months, so much can change.”
Another proposed change would mean PAs could only practice within the experience of their supervising doctor, even if they have other expertise or training. So, if a PA had training from working with an OBGYN or had experience working as an EMT, but their current doctor didn’t have those skills, they couldn’t use that knowledge to treat patients anymore—even in an emergency situation.
Jared Kosin, President and CEO of the Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association, said PAs are on the frontlines providing rural healthcare and the changes could spell disaster for rural residents.
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