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MEAPA President, Kathleen Moneghan, becomes an Excellence in Advocacy Honoree

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.

September 28, 2026

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Emergency Medicine PAs Provide Care at the FIFA World Cup

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.

September 24, 2026

AAPA Urges CMS to Protect Patient Access in 2027 Medicare Payment Rule

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.

September 17, 2026

PA Dishes Out a New Approach to Cutting Waste with Reusable Food Packaging System

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.

September 15, 2026

Here is Everything You Need for PA Week 2026

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.

September 14, 2026

Medicare Coverage for Colorectal Cancer Screenings Expanded to Include All PA-ordered Tests

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).

September 10, 2026

Resources for Screening, Staging, and Treating Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome

Approximately 90% of adults in the U.S. are at risk for or have CKM syndrome, making early recognition and longitudinal assessment essential to preventing irreversible disease progression. As frontline providers treating patients across the full spectrum of care, physician associates are uniquely positioned to aid in detection and management of CKM.

September 9, 2026

Explore PA Practice Laws with AAPA’s New Interactive Maps

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.

August 25, 2026

This PA Week, Support the Next Generation of PAs

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.

August 24, 2026