Nebraska § 38-2046 Physician assistants; legislative findings

Nebraska Statutes

§ 38-2046 — Physician assistants; legislative findings

Nebraska § 38-2046

Ch. 38Health Occupations and Professions

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Bluebook

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2046 (2026).

Text

The Legislature finds that:

(1)In its concern with the geographic maldistribution of health care services in Nebraska it is essential to develop additional health personnel; and

(2)It is essential to encourage the more effective utilization of the skills of physicians and podiatrists by enabling them to delegate health care tasks to qualified physician assistants when such delegation is consistent with the patient's health and welfare. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the utilization of physician assistants.

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The Legislature finds that:
(1) In its concern with the geographic maldistribution of health care services in Nebraska it is essential to develop additional health personnel; and
(2) It is essential to encourage the more effective utilization of the skills of physicians and podiatrists by enabling them to delegate health care tasks to qualified physician assistants when such delegation is consistent with the patient's health and welfare.
It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the utilization of physician assistants.

Legislative History

Source: Laws 1973, LB 101, § 1; R.S.Supp.,1973, § 85-179.04; Laws 1985, LB 132, § 1; R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,107.15; Laws 2007, LB463, § 704; Laws 2020, LB755, § 11. Cross References: Student loan program, Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act, see section 71-5650.