Current Regulations VS Proposed Regulation Changes

Please continue to follow current Statutes and Regulations - See link under resources on this page for current (as of August 2024).  Links for proposed statute changes for SB89 can be found on Statute Page of PA Practice Modernization.

**As of May 22, 2026 The PA Regulation modernization proposal submitted by the SMB, AKAPA, ASMA, and Public working group has been submitted by the SMB to the Governor's office. With passing of SB 89 - if Governor signs and SB 89 becomes law - the regulation changes will continue to be discussed and amended by the SMB.***


The current proposed regulations will streamline PA state regulations held by the SMB.

  • Removal of redundant language and updating application procedures.
  • Removal of alternate physician requirement on collaborative plan.
  • "Collaboration plan" now called "Practice Agreement" and held at practice level.
  • "Periodic Assessment" now "Personalized Assessment".
  • Removal of language restricting scope of practice to collaborative scope.
  • Change remote restrictions (see document link on this page).
  • Grant prescriptive authority with license and DEA registration.
  • Removal of requirement to have sign stating collaborative plan available to public.  All providers to wear name tag with credentials per current statutes.
  • Change language attest to practice agreement in place.

Please attend SMB meetings to learn more or contact AKAPA Advocacy Chairs, Jenny Fayette and Meghan Hall.



    AKAPA Working Group 

    AKAPA Advocacy Team is working on a proposal to SMB for Application Process for Exemption of Collaboration Requirement of Experienced PAs if SB 89 is signed into law by the Governor.


    ***Next SMB meeting is June 11, 2026 so we will be meeting weekly.***


    Please email here to be a part of this process or to submit your suggestions. 


    We appreciate all feedback to make this the best process for Alaskan PAs and our patients!


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