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Struggling with Public Service Loan Forgiveness Disruptions? You’re Not Alone

If you are a PA who has worked in the public sector, including eligible government agencies or nonprofit organizations, you may have explored or enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

April 3, 2025

Common Questions About Treating Patients with Dementia Experiencing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Amy Klingler, PA-C, practices in rural primary care and often treats patients with dementia. Klingler answers some of the most frequently asked questions about dementia with NPS in order to help PAs feel better prepared to work with this patient group.

March 28, 2025

South Dakota Governor Signs Legislation Removing Mandatory Practice Agreements

South Dakota PAs are celebrating a major win for the profession, following the signing of HB 1071 into law on the evening of March 27. The legislation modernizes PA practice in the state by eliminating the requirement for PAs to have a collaboration agreement with a specific physician after 6,000 hours, which is equivalent to three years of full-time practice.

March 28, 2025

AAPA Signs Coalition Letter Voicing Concern over Possible Medicaid Cuts

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and other member organizations representing the Patient Access to Responsible Care Alliance (PARCA) have sent a letter to Congress regarding potential cuts to Medicaid.

March 26, 2025

Influential Leaders Shape a Culture of Dynamic Giving at AAPA 2025

This year, in Denver, PAF’s Women in Philanthropy, PA Moms, and PAs for Women Empowerment will host PA Adventure: An Evening at the Museum. With an expected attendance of over 150 PAs, this is an opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and connect attendees with influential leaders.

March 25, 2025

PAs Transform Post-Discharge Care, Reduce Readmissions with the Support of AI

In 2022, Carrie Hodge, PA-C, teamed up with a former ED colleague of hers, Gidon Coussin, DMSc, PA-C, and Sarig Reichert to develop a technology-driven post-discharge model of care. Together, they launched Dimer Health with a clinical platform designed to provide personalized, real-time, dynamic support for patients, during the critical time after a hospital discharge.

March 20, 2025

PA Licensure Compact Update: Arkansas Becomes 14th State to Enter PA Compact

Arkansas has officially adopted the PA Licensure Compact model legislation following the signing of S.B. 101 on March 18, bringing the total of states in the PA Licensure Compact to fourteen.

March 19, 2025

Top 5 Reasons Early Career PAs Should Attend AAPA 2025

This May, thousands of PAs will converge in Denver, Colorado to learn, network, and advance their careers at AAPA 2025, the largest PA conference in the country. If you are an early career PA, here are five reasons you should attend!

March 19, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: Making Strides in 2025

Just three months into the legislative calendar, PAs across the country are making huge strides for patients and the PA profession.

March 18, 2025