❌ HB353
Change title used by physician assistants to physician associate
Summary
The bill amends Ohio's Revised Code to change the title of 'physician assistants' to 'physician associates' and introduces various regulations affecting healthcare professionals, including licensing requirements, telehealth provisions, solicitation practices, and additional bureaucratic measures. While it aligns to some extent with modernizing healthcare terminology and expanding access to telehealth, it also entails increased governmental control and regulatory burdens that conflict with Libertarian ideals of individual autonomy and minimal intervention.
Rationale
The title change does not significantly expand government control or restrict individual rights, yet the regulatory measures around licensing, solicitation, and telehealth introduce concerns about bureaucratic expansion and reduced personal choice, causing a mixed alignment with Libertarian principles.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased regulatory burden and oversight on healthcare providers.
- Potential for reduced access to healthcare services due to compliance costs and restrictions.
- Public misunderstanding of roles due to terminology changes.
- Limitations on individual rights regarding healthcare choices.
- Increased governmental control over healthcare professions and practices.