WACEP Member, Dr. Michael Repplinger represented WACEP at the Senate Health Committee, providing testimony opposing SB 435, which would grant physician assistants independent practice and change professional titles.

Dr. Repplinger emphasized that while PAs are valued members of the care team, they do not have the extensive training of physicians—especially in emergency medicine, where patients depend on highly specialized expertise. He shared WACEP’s concerns that removing physicians from emergency care teams could put patient safety at risk and move Wisconsin further away from ensuring the highest quality care for all communities.

WACEP remains committed to advocating for physician-led, team-based care to best protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites.