Update on "Physician Associate" Title Debate
Four states are emerging as focal points in the national debate over updating the title “physician assistant” to “physician associate,” according to an Oct. 28 news release from the American Academy of Physician Associates.
Tina Kotek signed legislation making Oregon the first state in the country to officially change the title of “physician assistant” to “physician associate.”
Maine followed suit in June, becoming the second state to make the change. In July, New Hampshire became the third to legally adopt the new title.
The latest state to enter the conversation is Ohio, where on Oct. 22, HB 353 — a bill to replace “physician assistant” with “physician associate” — was heard before the state’s House Health Committee.
No specific statement from officials.
Author summary: Physician associate title gains momentum.
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