Which legislative change allows PAs to diagnose and treat federal employees injured on the job?

The correct answer pertains to the updating of the Federal Workers' Compensation Program, which specifically allows Physician Assistants (PAs) to diagnose and treat federal employees who have sustained injuries while on the job. This legislative change is significant because it expands the scope of practice for PAs in relation to federal healthcare benefits, enabling them to provide care without unnecessary delays and improving access for injured workers.

In contrast, the Medicare for All Act primarily focuses on broadening healthcare access and affordability, rather than specifically addressing the role of PAs in treating injured employees. The Affordable Care Act, while it brought many changes to the healthcare landscape, also does not specifically relate to the treatment of federal employees under workers' compensation. Lastly, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) centers around the protection of patient information and does not pertain to the scope of practice or employment-related healthcare services offered by PAs. Thus, the update to the Federal Workers' Compensation Program is the pertinent legislative change that empowers PAs to take on these responsibilities.