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Ohio has officially adopted the PA Licensure Compact model legislation, S.B. 28, bringing the total of states in the PA Licensure Compact to thirteen.

Today, Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire signed HB 1222 into law. The legislation eliminates the requirement that PAs have collaboration agreements with physicians, except for PAs who have completed fewer than 8,000 hours of clinical practice and work in a healthcare setting that does not employ a physician.

AAPA provides an unparalleled opportunity for military PAs in all stages of their careers to get inspired, think bigger, deepen relationships, and develop professionally. This year, at AAPA 2024, early-career military PAs looked forward to CME topics, a trip to the NASA Space Center, and a Texas barbecue. What they received was much more: inspiration, mentorship, social therapy, and a sense of community.

During AAPA 2024, two Project Access sessions took place at local Houston schools to introduce students from minority and underserved communities to the PA profession and encourage them to explore becoming a PA. Learn how you can host an event in your community!

The PA Foundation awards the William H. Marquardt Community Health Access Fellowship to PAs serving in mentoring and/or precepting roles, dedicated to promoting accessible primary and preventive healthcare amongst underserved populations. Apply or nominate someone today!

Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, president of the American Academy of PAs, shares more about his career and his path to the PA profession. As a clinician, educator, administrator, and more, Prevelige believes that all PAs are leaders and advocates.

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Board of Directors began its 2024-25 leadership year on July 1. Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, will lead AAPA as President and Chair of the Board of Directors.

PA Bryan Wogen founded Lycos Medical in Colorado to provide mobile primary care services to residents of senior living communities. About 50 percent of his patients have Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia. For these patients, Wogen and his team provide thorough, frequent care that is centered on maintaining their patients’ humanity and dignity.

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has appointed Sondra DePalma, DHSc, PA-C, to Vice President of Reimbursement and Professional Practice. DePalma has been an asset in developing and implementing the strategic plans and activities of the AAPA Reimbursement and Professional Advocacy department for the past seven years.