The provision that would have removed outdated supervision requirements for PAs was unfortunately not included in New York’s final state budget. As a result, the best opportunity to expand access to care this year is by passing A.7988/S.7981.

This legislation would remove outdated supervision requirements for PAs employed by a health system or hospital, and for PAs working in primary care with more than 6,000 hours of clinical experience. Allowing experienced PAs to practice with fewer unnecessary administrative barriers will help reduce wait times, improve access to care, and strengthen New York’s healthcare workforce – especially in communities facing provider shortages.

New York has more than 25,000 PAs who are trained to diagnose illnesses, prescribe medications, order tests, and provide high-quality patient care. Modernizing these outdated laws will help ensure patients can access timely care when and where they need it most.

Your voice matters. Lawmakers need to hear directly from patients who are affected by long waits, provider shortages, and challenges accessing healthcare.

How you can help:

• Email your State Senator, Assemblymember, and Governor Hochul using our template and urge them to support A.7988/S.7981.
• Share your personal story about challenges accessing care or how your PA has helped you receive timely, high-quality healthcare.
• Encourage friends, family, and neighbors to take action and help expand access to care across New York.

Together, we can help ensure PAs remain available to provide timely, high-quality care to patients and communities across the state.