Advocacy Central
AAPA works to advance the profession and promote quality, accessibility and cost-effectiveness in patient-centered healthcare. Our advocacy engagement includes initiatives related to the federal, state and grassroots levels.
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Resources
Issue Briefs
AAPA issue briefs cover a wide range of topics that are important to PAs and PA practice.
PA State Practice Map
Overview of the PA practice environment across the country.
Advocacy News
PA Licensure Compact Update: Maine Becomes Ninth State to Enter PA Compact
Maine has officially adopted the PA Licensure Compact model legislation, L.D. 2043, bringing the total of states in the PA Licensure Compact to nine.
April 23, 2024
PA Licensure Compact Update: Oklahoma Becomes First State to Enact Compact Following Activation
With the recent signing of H.B. 3781/S.B. 1654, Oklahoma is officially the eighth state to enact the PA Licensure Compact model legislation and the first since the compact was activated following the seventh state’s passage.
April 19, 2024
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Signs Law Changing PA Title
Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek signed the legislation – making Oregon the first state in the country to adopt title change!
April 5, 2024
PA Profession Secures Passage of Licensure Compact Legislation in Seven States
The PA Licensure Compact is now active following the passage of Virginia’s H.B. 324. The compact will become officially activated as bills in Delaware, Utah, Wisconsin, Washington, West Virginia, and Nebraska were previously enacted and signed into law.
April 5, 2024