MichiganBill would let physician assistants use the title physician associate
If enacted, physician assistants in three health fields could use “physician associate” alongside the titles already listed for their work.
What it does
Physician assistants in medicine, osteopathic medicine, and podiatric medicine would be allowed to use the title “physician associate.”
Argument forUsing another professional title could give physician assistants more flexibility in how they describe their role.
Argument againstSome patients might find the less familiar title confusing, even though physician assistants must identify themselves while working.
More detail
Physician assistants would be allowed to use the title “physician associate.” This provision covers physician assistants under the medicine, osteopathic medicine, and podiatric medicine parts of the public health code.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 29bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026Latest
- Sep 24referred to Committee on Health PolicyMinor
- Sep 24read a first timeMinor
- Sep 24introduced by Representative Rep. Carrie RheingansIntroduced
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