Legislation has been introduced in New York to remove outdated administrative barriers and modernize physician assistant (PA) practice. If passed, A.7988/S.7981 would remove supervision requirements for PAs employed by hospitals or health systems and for experienced PAs working in primary care.

New York has more than 20,000 PAs who are not being fully utilized because of unnecessary administrative rules. This bill will allow PAs to practice at the top of their license and help reduce long wait times, improve access to care, and strengthen the healthcare workforce across the state.

Your voice can make a difference! Lawmakers need to hear from the patients who are directly impacted by delays in care.

How you can help:

• Email your NYS Senator and Assemblymember using our template to share why this legislation matters to patients like you.
• Add your own story about challenges accessing care or how this bill could make it easier for New Yorkers to get timely, high-quality care.
• Encourage friends, family, and neighbors to take action and join the campaign for better access to healthcare in New York.

Together, we can help pass A.7988/S.7981 and ensure that every New Yorker can get the care they need, when they need it.