Resources
State Map – Six Key Elements
How your state measures up to the Six Key Elements of a modern PA practice act.
Advocacy News
Rule Change Provides More Flexibility to PAs Ordering Diabetic Shoes
Due to 2020 policy changes, PAs, in certain circumstances, are now allowed to order therapeutic shoes. While the ability to order diabetic shoes is now somewhat more permissive, the practice is still cumbersome and continues to contain unnecessary restrictions on PAs.
May 21, 2021
West Virginia Association of PAs’ 2021 Legislative Priorities Signed into Law
West Virginia PAs are the latest in the country to claim a legislative win this year! On April 21, Gov. Jim Justice signed SB 714, which makes many improvements to the PA practice environment in the Mountain State.
May 5, 2021
Changes to E/M Codes: What PAs Need to Know
A new code structure for new and established outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M) services is in effect. PA Emily Hill helps you understand what you need to know about the changes and how they will impact your own practice.
May 4, 2021
New Guidelines for Buprenorphine Treatment Provide Exemption to Burdensome Training Requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released new buprenorphine practice guidelines providing an exemption to the requirement for PAs to obtain 24 hours of training prior to treating patients with buprenorphine – a major barrier to treatment for PA patients.
April 28, 2021