This Minnesota bill proposes changes to the requirements for physician assistants (PAs) in terms of their collaborative agreements with physicians. Currently, a PA must work under a specific type of supervision agreement with one or more physicians, detailing the scope of practice and the collaboration necessary for patient care. The bill underlines that:

1. PAs need to have completed at least 2,080 hours of clinical practice within a hospital or a similar healthcare setting where they work closely with physicians.
2. The collaboration agreement outlines the working relationship and responsibilities between the PA and the physician(s), but doesn't require the physician to be physically present at all times. Instead, they must be reachable through communications like phone or other devices.
3. These requirements aim to ensure that PAs are well-integrated into healthcare settings and can provide patient care effectively under the guidance and partnership of physicians.