| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Proposed amendment to patient care team physician or podiatrist collaboration and consultation with physician assistants |
| Date Filed | 5/12/2023 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Jonathan Williams/Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants |
| Petitioner's Request |
The petitioners request that the Board amend 18VAC85-50-110(1) to state that the patient care team physician or podiatrist shall provide appropriate consultation or collaboration for complex clinical cases and patient emergencies as noted in the written or electronic practice agreement for the patient evaluation process. |
| Agency's Plan |
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on June 5, 2023. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on June 5, 2023, and will close on July 5, 2023. The Board will consider the petition and all comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for August 4, 2023. The petitioners will be notified of the Board’s decision after that meeting. |
| Comment Period | Began 6/5/2023 Ended 7/5/2023 29 comments |
| Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 5/12/2023
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| Agency Decision | Initiate a regulatory change [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 8/4/2023 |
| Decision Publication Date | Published on: 8/28/2023 Volume: 40 Issue: 1 |
| Agency Decision Summary |
The Board voted to amend 18VAC85-50-110(1) to state that the patient care team physician or podiatrist shall provide appropriate consultation or collaboration for complex clinical cases and patient emergencies as noted in the written or electronic practice agreement for the patient evaluation process. |
| Associated regulatory action | Amendment to requirements for patient care team physician or podiatrist consultation and collaboration Latest Stage: |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Jennifer Deschenes / Acting Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, 23233 |
| Email Address: | jennifer.deschenes@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4462 FAX: (804)527-4429 TDD: ()- |