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AAPA and the PA Education Association (PAEA) continue to challenge the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) classification of PA programs under new federal student loan limits. Here’s where the case stands, what has happened so far, and what PAs and PA students should know. 

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) today announced a nationwide lineup of events and initiatives for PA Week 2026, taking place October 6-12. This year's celebration will recognize the contributions of PAs and PA students, bring the profession into communities across the country, and raise funds to help future PAs pursue their education.

During the 2026 Women in Government Relations Leadership & Advocacy Conference, Kathleen Moneghan, DHA, MPAS, PA-C, received the Excellence in Advocacy by a Volunteer Leader award — awarded to non-paid volunteer leaders whose advocacy efforts create meaningful, lasting impact.

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).