STATE OF WISCONSIN
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AFFILIATED CREDENTIALING BOARD
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IN THE MATTER OF RULEMAKING : PROPOSED ORDER OF THE
PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE : PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AFFILIATED
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AFFILIATED : CREDENTIALING BOARD
CREDENTIALING BOARD : ADOPTING RULES
: (CLEARINGHOUSE RULE )
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PROPOSED ORDER
An order of the Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board to create PA 1.02 (2e), (2m), and (10), and 2.015, and amend PA 2.07 (intro.), 3.03 (1) (intro.), 4.01 (1) (c), (2) (a) and (m), relating to Implementation of the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
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ANALYSIS
Explanation of agency authority:
Section 15.085 (5) (b) states that “[each affiliated credentialing board] shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trader or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.” Section 448.973 (1) states that: “ a(a) The board shall promulgate rules implementing s. 448.9785. b(b) The board shall promulgate rules establishing continuing education requirements for physician assistants. c(c) The board may promulgate other rules to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including any of the following 11. Rules defining what constitutes unprofessional conduct for physician assistants for purposes of s. 448.978 (2) (d). Section 448.9885 (3) (b) as quoted in 2023 Wisconsin Act 81, states: “Subject to s. 448.988 and any rules promulgated thereunder, ss. 440.20 to 440.22 and the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) shall apply to an individual who holds a compact privilege in the same manner that they apply to holders of licenses issued under subch. IX.” Related statute or rule: None.
Plain language analysis:
The proposed rule implements 2023 Wisconsin Act 81 by making the following changes to the Wisconsin Administrative Code: • Creates definitions for “compact,” “compact privilege,” and “qualifying license” in PA 1.02. • Creates a list of requirements for compact privilege in PA 2.015. • Amends PA 2.07, 3.03, and 4.01 to include compact privilege. Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation: None.
Summary of public comments received on statement of scope and a description of how and to what extent those comments and feedback were taken into account in drafting the proposed rule: None.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states:
Illinois: Illinois is not a member of the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. [225 Illinois Compiled Statutes 95].
Iowa: Iowa is not a member of the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact [Iowa Code ch. 148C]. Michigan: House Bill 5117 of 2023, which includes legislation for the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, was introduced in the Michigan legislature and referred to the Committee on Health Policy in October 202. No further action has been taken [Michigan Compiled Laws ss. 333.17001 to 333.17084]. Minnesota: Minnesota is a member of the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact [Minnesota Statutes ch. 147A]. Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The Board reviewed 2023 Wisconsin Act 81 and made changes to the Wisconsin Administrative Code accordingly. Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
The proposed rules were posted for a period of 14 days to solicit public comment on economic impact, including how the proposed rules may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals. No comments were received.
