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HR 1891

House Study Committee on Physicians' Delegation Authority and Supervision of Georgia's Advanced Practice Providers; create

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lee Hawkins and 2 co-sponsors

Georgia establishes study committee to review physician delegation authority and supervision rules for advanced practice providers like nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

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Bill Summary · HR 1891

Legislative bill overview

HR 1891 establishes a House study committee tasked with examining how Georgia regulates the delegation of medical authority from physicians to advanced practice providers (APPs)—such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants—and the supervision requirements governing these relationships. The committee will analyze current state law and potentially recommend legislative changes to clarify or modify these oversight mechanisms.

Why is this important

Advanced practice providers play a significant role in delivering healthcare across Georgia, particularly in underserved areas. How much independence APPs can exercise and how closely physicians must supervise them directly affects healthcare access, costs, quality of care, and scope-of-practice disputes between medical professions. Study findings could lead to regulatory changes affecting thousands of healthcare workers and patient care delivery.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice expansion vs. patient safety: Physicians' groups may resist broader APP independence, while APP professional organizations and rural healthcare advocates may push for expanded autonomy to improve access
  • Supervision definition and enforcement: Disagreement over whether supervision must be in-person, continuous, or can be remote/indirect—with cost and accessibility implications
  • Economic competition: Changes could shift revenue and patient referrals between physicians and APPs, creating professional turf battles

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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