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Week 8 written Exercise

Student’s Name

Governor state University

HLAD 8106

Dr. Tracy Lin

July 9, 2023
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Physician Assistant Laws in Connecticut State

Physician Assistants (PAs) refer to licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every setting

and specialty. However, laws governing PAs vary across states to an extent to expand access

to care and transformation of healthcare and wellness to patient-centered or team-based

medical practices. Connecticut (CT) statutes and regulations of PA require written agreement

and provisions. When searching laws that govern Connecticut PAs, one can use Legislative

Branch or Executive Branch.

Legislative Branch

What does the law say?

Certificate for use by physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse

stating required vaccination is medically contraindicated. This law states that “On or before

October 1, 2021, the Commissioner of Public Health shall develop and make available on the

Internet web site of the Department of Public Health a certificate for use by a physician,

physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse stating that, in the opinion of such

physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse, a vaccination required by

the general statutes is medically contraindicated for a person because of the physical

condition of such person” (Connecticut General Assembly, 2023).

Where is this located in the body of law?

This law is located in Title 19a* Public Health and Well-Being; Chapter 368a* Secs. 19a-1 to

19a-134; Sec.19a -7q.

Is this a statute or regulation?

This law is a statute because it was enacted by the senate and House of Representative of

General Assembly. The Public Act is concerning immunization.

Executive Branch

What does the law say?

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Physician Assistants. The law states “The department shall pay the billing provider for

physicians’ services provided by a physician assistant who: (1) Provides services under the

personal supervision of a physician; (2) acts within the physician assistant’s scope of practice

under state law and performs only functions delegated by the supervising physician in

compliance with sections 20-12c and 20-12d of the Connecticut General Statutes and all

applicable requirements of the Department of Public Health; and (3) is employed by or

affiliated with the billing provide” (The Office of Secretary of the States, 2015).

Where is this located in the body of law?

The law is located in Title 17b Department of Social Service; section 17b-262-341a(a).

Is this a statute or regulation?

The law is a regulation which is formulated by social service agency of federal government.

The law became effective on 13th March 2013.

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References

Connecticut General Assembly. (2023). Chapter 368a* department of public health. Retrieved

from https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_368a.htm#sec_19a-7q

The Office of Secretary of the State. (2015). Connecticut eRegulations System: Portal to

Connecticut Regulations. Retrieved from

https://eregulations.ct.gov/eRegsPortal/Browse/RCSA?id=Title_17bSubtitle_17b-

262Section_17b-262-341a&content=Physician%20Assistant/