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NYC Leaders Support Bill to Expand Physician Assistants' Roles

3/27/2026

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New York City leaders back a bill to expand physician assistants' roles to improve access.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, says he is willing to sign the legislation.
Advocates say the change would modernize practice rules and boost team-based care.
The Medical Society of the State of New York warns that removing physician oversight could jeopardize patient safety.

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New York City leaders back a bill to expand physician assistants' roles to improve access.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, says he is willing to sign the legislation.
Advocates say the change would modernize practice rules and boost team-based care.
The Medical Society of the State of New York warns that removing physician oversight could jeopardize patient safety.