SCAPA is championing a critical bill
(S.44/H.3579) that will
expand patient access to care by modernizing PA practice. Please
email your legislator and ask that they support this key piece of legislation!
How does S.44/H.3579 improve care for South Carolina patients?
- Removes outdated supervision requirements by allowing PAs with more than 2,000 hours of experience to practice without physician supervision.
- Gives experienced PAs full responsibility for the care they provide, increasing accountability and efficiency.
- Simplifies prescriptive authority to reduce confusion and delays in patients receiving their medications.
- Allows PAs to participate in volunteer and disaster care without a supervising physician.
How you can help:
- Email your legislator and ask them to support S.44/H.3579.
- Use the pre-written message provided to make your outreach quick and easy.
Make your voices heard and help us ensure that South Carolina passes this important piece of legislation! Thank you for your advocacy efforts.