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Legislation Signed by Delaware Governor Meyer Will Optimize PA Workforce, Expand Patient Access to Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Governor Matt Meyer for signing HB 325 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state’s growing physician assistant/associate (PA) workforce.

May 12, 2026

PAEA and AAPA to Challenge Final Rule Excluding PA Students from Professional Degree Status in Court

The PA Education Association (PAEA) and the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) strongly condemn the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule defining professional degree programs, which excludes PA students from classification as professional students. The groups plan to challenge the rule in federal court.

April 30, 2026

AAPA Signs Joint Statement on Workplace Violence in Healthcare

AAPA is one of 10 healthcare organizations issuing a joint statement in honor of April being Workplace Violence Prevention Month. In the statement, the organizations affirm a commitment to raising awareness, taking action, and working as partners to protect the safety of all healthcare workers and patients.

April 16, 2026

Meet Your 2026 NomCom Endorsed Candidates

Explore the candidates endorsed by AAPA's 2026 Nominating Committee. Learn about the evaluation and selection process behind each endorsement.

April 16, 2026

In Continued Momentum at the State Level, Kentucky Makes Critical Improvements to State’s PA Practice Environment

On April 10, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed SB 116 into law, a major healthcare bill that removes decades-old practice laws and strengthens Kentucky’s PA workforce and delivery of care.

April 14, 2026

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Advocacy in Action: Mid-Year Progress, Reflections, and So Much More yet to Come!

We have reached the midpoint of the legislative year and have numerous achievements to celebrate!

April 13, 2026

Iowa Marks Major Milestone with Passage of Title Change Legislation

Iowa has become the fourth state to officially adopt title change legislation following Governor Kim Reynolds’ signature of HB 2269 / SF 2190 on April 9.

April 13, 2026

Legislation Signed by Virginia Governor Spanberger Will Modernize PA Practice Law, Expand Patient Access to Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger for signing HB 746 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state’s more than 5,150 physician associates (PAs).

April 10, 2026

The PA Who Prescribes Authenticity in HBO’s ‘The Pitt’

Melette Le Blanc-Cabot has built a career moving between the controlled chaos of hospital trauma rooms and the carefully choreographed intensity of television sets. Over the years, Le Blanc-Cabot has served on a range of hospital-based TV dramas as either a medical advisor or a med tech, bringing her real-life clinical expertise into every scene.

April 10, 2026