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.
Social Media and Legislative Advocacy
Social media has made it easy for us to get in contact with influencers such as Members of Congress and state officials. Many individual PAs as well as state chapters […]
May 11, 2020
Letter to Congressional Leaders on COVID-19
AAPA’s letter to the leaders of the House and Senate on measures to remove practice barriers and increase access to care during the pandemic.
April 30, 2020
Sign-On Letter in Support of Executive Order #13890, Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors
A sign-on letter by multiple professional organizations in support of Executive Order #13890.
April 23, 2020
Communication with White House in Relation to Federal COVID-19 Response
April 21, 2020 letter to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
April 22, 2020
PA Prescribing
An AAPA Issue Brief describing all aspects of prescribing by PAs, including prescribing controlled medications.
April 16, 2020
PARCA Sign-On Letter on COVID-19 Relief Package
April 13, 2020 letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer.
April 14, 2020
PAs and OPAs: The Distinctions
Issue brief on physician assistants (PAs) in orthopaedics and “orthopaedic physician’s assistants” (OPAs).
April 5, 2020
Sign-On Letter in Support of S. 3539
March 20, 2020 – Letter to Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020