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This year, the United States hosted 78 games across 11 cities as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On July 9, during the match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, MA, six PAs in emergency medicine worked the game, ready to provide care as needed to the 65,000-plus players, staff, and fans in attendance—and to experience the exuberant energy and camaraderie of a World Cup match.

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.

PA Ravyn Williams created Taki2Go, a reusable food container system paired with onsite sanitization to cut single-use plastic waste and reduce microplastic health risks. Originally designed for restaurants, the system has found strong traction in schools, with hospitals as a long-term goal.

PA Week is almost here (October 6–12) — and we want you to be part of the celebration! Whether you’re a PA or a PA student, this is your moment to shine and show the world how physician associates go beyond! Visit PAweek.com for ready-to-share resources.

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).

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.

This PA Week, the Physician Associate Foundation (PAF) is raising funds for student scholarships. Since its founding, PAF has awarded scholarships to more than 1,600 future physician associates, helping reduce financial barriers so students can focus on what matters most: achieving their educational goals. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of individuals committed to supporting the next generation of PAs.

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 […]