modify practice criteria for physician assistants.

Physician assistants may now practice without a collaborative agreement if they are nationally certified and file an affidavit attesting to completion of at least 6,000 practice hours.

New section allows the board to issue licenses to physician assistants licensed in other states or territories if their requirements meet South Dakota standards.

Collaborative agreements now require the physician assistant to have less than 6,000 practice hours, while those with 6,000+ hours may practice independently.

Physician assistants must keep a copy of their collaborative agreement at their primary practice site and provide copies to the board upon request.

Added definition of 'collaboration' as consultation or referral to a physician or other licensed health care provider based on patient condition, provider qualifications, and standard of care.