Rhode Island Senate Bill 2859: Creates a Rhode Island specialty license for physician assistants who earn the NCCPA psychiatry CAQ, formally recognizing advanced behavioral health qualifications and supporting appropriate insurance reimbursement.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - Creates a Rhode Island specialty license for physician assistants who earn the NCCPA psychiatry CAQ, formally recognizing advanced behavioral health qualifications and supporting appropriate insurance reimbursement.

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-03-31)

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