A bill that would drastically expand the scope of practice of physician assistants (PAs) in Colorado passed out of the House Committee on Health & Insurance and will soon be considered by the full Colorado House of Representatives. The CMS Council on Legislation opposes the bill, House Bill 22-1095 Physician Assistant Collaboration Requirements.

CMS lobbyists, physician leadership and advocacy staff are working diligently to educate lawmakers on the dangers of PAs practicing without formal physician supervision. We ask physicians who have received a Code Blue call to action to call your representative to either thank them for their commitment to a "no" vote or urge them to vote against the bill.