Physician assistant title modification to physician associate

This bill (SF 1084) changes the official title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" for licensed professionals in Minnesota. It directly affects all current and future physician assistants licensed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 147A. The key provision clarifies that "physician associate" and "physician assistant" are synonymous terms with no change to scope of practice, and prohibits discrimination by healthcare facilities, insurers, employers, or government programs due to this title change. The bill requires state agencies and the revisor of statutes to update all relevant documents, forms, and rules to reflect the new title.