Advocacy Resources

Advocating for the profession is an ongoing effort – and we can’t do it without you. That’s why we offer downloadable resources to help you advocate for yourself in the workplace and for the profession as a whole.

Use the filters to search our database of downloadable PDFs on state laws, federal comments, reimbursement issues, Optimal Team Practice, and much more.

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PAs in Psychiatry

PAs in Cardiology

Issue brief on PAs who practice in cardiology.

PAs in Hospice and Palliative Care

Overview of the role of PAs in hospice and palliative medicine.

PAs in Surgery

PAs and Buprenorphine in Opioid Treatment Programs

A summary of rules regarding buprenorphine in opioid treatment as they relate to PAs.

PAs in Orthopaedic Surgery

AAPA Issue Brief on PAs in Orthopaedic Surgery.

PA Prescribing

An AAPA Issue Brief describing all aspects of prescribing by PAs, including prescribing controlled medications.

PAs and OPAs: The Distinctions

Issue brief on physician assistants (PAs) in orthopaedics and “orthopaedic physician’s assistants” (OPAs).

PA Scope of Practice