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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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Interactive State Advocacy Maps

Search, sort, and explore state laws and regulations on AAPA's new practice maps.
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PA Title Change

Updating the PA title will ensure patients understand the role of PAs in healthcare delivery.

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PA Licensure Compact

A compact will streamline the process for obtaining authorization to practice in more than one state.

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PA Practice Modernization

Provide quality care without burdensome administrative constraints.

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PA PAC provides a means for PAs to participate in the political process on a national level.

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Interactive State Advocacy Maps

Explore where states are on their journey to optimal modernization.

Issue Briefs

AAPA issue briefs cover a wide range of topics that are important to PAs and PA practice.

Advocacy Action Center

Communicate with legislators on PA priority issues.

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PA State Practice Map

Overview of the PA practice environment across the country.

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AAPA Urges CMS to Protect Patient Access in 2027 Medicare Payment Rule

AAPA has filed comments to the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, urging CMS to advance policies that expand access to care, strengthen Medicare payment systems, preserve telehealth flexibilities, and remove barriers to PA practice.

September 17, 2026

Medicare Coverage for Colorectal Cancer Screenings Expanded to Include All PA-ordered Tests 

PAs and APRNs may now order all non-invasive colorectal cancer screening tests covered by Medicare, including RNA-based stool tests, DNA-based stool tests, DNA-based blood tests, and fecal occult blood tests (FOBT).

September 10, 2026

Explore PA Practice Laws with AAPA’s New Interactive Maps

To make researching the status of PA practice modernizations across states and U.S. territories more efficient for PAs and all stakeholders, AAPA has developed a series of interactive PA practice maps that are now available on AAPA.org.

August 25, 2026

Meet the 2026 recipients of the Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship

Meet the 2026 recipients of the Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to PA Student Advocates and Leaders August 21, 2026 Michael Powe, AAPA’s former vice […]

August 21, 2026

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