Physician Assistants Commend Senate and Assembly Health Chairs for Support in Modernizing PA Practice
The following statement can be attributed to Jonathan Baker, PA-C, MPAS, DFAAPA, Vice President/Chief Delegate of NYSSPA
“On behalf of the more than 24,000 licensed PAs in New York State, we thank Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Amy Paulin for their leadership in sponsoring the fluoroscopy bill (S.352/A.9148). This important legislation recognizes the education and training of PAs and will allow qualified PAs to safely perform fluoroscopic procedures, improving patient access to timely, high-quality care.
“PAs play a vital role in every corner of New York’s healthcare system – from hospitals and urgent care centers to primary care and rural clinics. As trusted members of the healthcare team, PAs expand access, reduce wait times, and help ensure that patients receive the care they need when they need it. PAs also provide significant cost savings to the healthcare system by delivering high-quality, efficient care that helps control rising healthcare costs and optimize use of resources.
“We appreciate Senator Rivera’s and Assemblymember Paulin’s continued support of New York’s PA workforce and their commitment to modernizing state law to reflect today’s team-based healthcare environment.”
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About S.352/A.9148 (Fluoroscopy Bill)
The bill would allow PAs in New York State to use fluoroscopy, a type of continuous X-ray imaging used during many medical procedures – such as guiding catheters, placing medical devices, or monitoring movement inside the body. Right now, New York law doesn’t clearly let PAs perform fluoroscopy. This bill would change that. If passed, the bill would help PAs work more efficiently on healthcare teams and improve patient access to timely procedures, especially in hospitals and surgical settings.
Learn more about New York State’s PAs: pasforpatients.org
