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Cleveland Clinic Excels at Integration and Development of PAs

Cleveland Clinic makes its PA workforce a priority. By providing structured onboarding, long-term career paths, and leadership opportunities, Cleveland Clinic excels at creating a PA-positive environment.

September 5, 2018

Everything You Want to Know About Hospital-Employed PAs

PAs employed by hospitals comprise 34.9% of PAs in the profession. Academic medical centers are the most common hospital employer, with nearly half (46.4%) of hospital-employed respondents working for them.

August 31, 2018

PA Aims to Stop Opioid Use Disorder Before It Starts

PA Afton Heitzenrater’s work with patients inspired her to develop a new product designed to limit prescribed intervals of medication which she hopes will save lives.

August 31, 2018

6 Steps to Become a PA

Becoming a PA is a long process that will pay off once you obtain your white coat and your certification. Follow these steps to join a flexible, in-demand profession.

August 30, 2018

AAPA to Enhance Continuing Medical Education Criteria

Today, the American Academy of PAs announced modifications to its Continuing Medical Education criteria. These changes will align AAPA’s criteria with those of the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education and its emphasis on delivering continuing education planned by the healthcare team and for the healthcare team.

August 30, 2018

North Dakota Telemedicine Rule Recognizes Critical PA Role

The North Dakota Board of Medicine (board) recently finalized telemedicine rules that recognize the critical role PAs play in North Dakota healthcare.

August 27, 2018

Unaccompanied Immigrant to PA Student: Silvia Garcia’s Journey

Silvia Murcia Garcia left Honduras as a teenager in search of more opportunities in America. Now she is studying to be a PA to give back to others who have also faced challenges in their lives.

August 22, 2018

Hospital for Special Surgery PAs Lead Provider Clinical Operations

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), an orthopaedic specialty hospital ranked number one nationally by U.S. News and World Report, highly values its PAs. HSS’ culture of excellence and continuous performance improvement led to its selection as a CHLM Employer of Excellence.

August 15, 2018

PAs in Administration: Higher Salaries and Job Satisfaction

PAs in management and administration tend to be paid more, have access to leadership training and an identified career path, and are more satisfied with their employers.

August 14, 2018