Medical Occupations - As enacted, makes revisions to the law relative to physician assistants and nurses. - Amends TCA Title 55; Title 63 and Title 68.

This bill updates Tennessee laws governing physician assistants and nurses by clarifying definitions and expanding the scope of practice for physician assistants. It allows physician assistants to perform specific minor procedures, such as skin biopsies and IUD insertions, and permits them to assist physicians with more complex surgeries if they are credentialed and the physician is present. Additionally, the legislation formalizes the distinction between practicing under a standard protocol and an "endorsement," which grants certain physician assistants greater autonomy to practice without strict protocols while still requiring consultation with a collaborating physician. These changes directly affect healthcare providers and the regulatory boards overseeing their licensure and practice standards.