Top 10 Things PAs Should Know About Genetics
PAs in genetics Laura Buch, MSPAS, PA-C, and Wesley Patterson, PhD, MSPA, PA-C, want all PAs to know about these key aspects of genetics – for themselves and their patients.
June 28, 2022
AAPA Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
We believe strongly in the importance of the patient-provider relationship, and that this relationship functions most effectively when patients are presented with all the relevant and necessary information to make shared decisions in their care.
June 24, 2022
PA Students Learn to Care for LGBTQ Patients
PA students Joshua Penninger and Jessica Yue share how their universities’ coursework and hands-on clinical experiences prepare them to address the specific needs of LGBTQ patient populations.
June 23, 2022
Iowa, Minnesota Legislation Strengthening PA Practice Signed into Law
PAs in Iowa and Minnesota celebrated the signing of two bills in May that make numerous changes to their states’ PA laws that will strengthen PA practice and enhance patient care.
June 17, 2022
Prepare for the Ins and Outs of Practicing in Orthopaedic Surgery
AAPA’s latest Huddle “Ask Me” session called on four experts to answer questions about starting a career in orthopaedic surgery, practicing in various subspecialties, and which resources will best prepare PAs for success in this popular surgical specialty.
June 15, 2022
NHSPA Celebrates New Law Allowing PAs to Receive Direct Payment
On June 7, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 228, the top legislative priority for the New Hampshire Society of PAs (NHSPA). The bill allows PAs to bill and receive direct payment from insurers, one of the pillars of OTP.
June 10, 2022
Army PAs Reunite and Confront the Stigma of Mental Health at the Crossroads of America
Three Army PAs who attended this year’s conference highlight the panels, events, and presentations where Army PAs found opportunities to learn and reconnect at AAPA 2022.
June 10, 2022
The Top 10 Highest Paying Specialties in the PA Profession in 2021
The PA profession includes clinicians who work in more than 60 specialties, ranging from family medicine and urgent care to transplant surgery and dermatology. In 2021, cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgery was the highest-paying PA specialty.
June 8, 2022
Providing Comprehensive Care for Patients with Obesity
Findings from a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)-funded study comparing types of weight loss surgery include helpful takeaways for all PAs who treat patients with obesity, especially patients who might be considering bariatric surgery as part of their long-term obesity management plan.
June 8, 2022
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