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The Physician Assistant Licensure Compact: Update and What It Means for PAs

In 2023, the PA profession reached a pivotal point in the mission to secure a PA Licensure Compact when states not only began introducing the model legislation but also passing the bills in short order.

January 3, 2024

PA Vanessa Cobarrubias Becomes First PA in White House Fellows Program

As an outspoken advocate for expanding access to quality healthcare, Vanessa Cobarrubias, PA-C, applied for the White House Fellows program for a chance to engage directly with lawmakers on a national level.

December 18, 2023

The Latest on PA Brand and Title Change

Since the AAPA House of Delegates passed a resolution affirming “physician associate” as the official title of the PA profession in 2021, AAPA has made progress in building public awareness of this new title while simultaneously elevating the PA brand.

December 13, 2023

PA Olivia Bell Celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Her Open-Heart Surgery by Running the New York City Marathon

In 1998, eight-year-old Olivia Bell had open-heart surgery to patch a hole between the top two chambers of her heart. In November of this year, Bell commemorated the 25th anniversary of that surgery by running the New York City Marathon for The Children’s Heart Foundation.

December 12, 2023

PA Licensure Compact Bill Passes in Wisconsin

On December 6, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed S.B. 400 into law, making Wisconsin the third state to pass the PA licensure compact. S.B. 400 passed both chambers with broad, bipartisan support and once the compact is active, it promises to enhance license portability for PAs while expanding access and safeguards for patients – a true win-win for Wisconsin.

December 6, 2023

A Day in the Life of a PA in Family Medicine

PAs who choose to practice in family medicine will learn a broad range of skills and have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with their patients. Read about a day in the life of PA Joseph Carter, who has practiced in family medicine for four years, and consider signing up for AAPA’s We Are Family (Medicine) Conference in January.

December 6, 2023

Family Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes of Patient Care

According to recent data collected by The Harris Poll, more than two-fifths of U.S. adults (46%) have helped someone else navigate the healthcare system. During National Family Caregivers Month, AAPA aims to recognize and honor the caregivers across the country for their commitment and sacrifice.

November 17, 2023

PAs Anderson and Kent Make Career Pivots to Address Care Gaps in Rural Areas

PAs Jeff Anderson and Siobhan Kent are all too familiar with the issues rural communities face when finding healthcare. Through their work with Homeward Health, they are helping bridge the gap by offering alternative healthcare options to the community.

November 16, 2023

Experts Address Pressing Questions Regarding Pharmacologic Obesity Treatment

In a recent AAPA Huddle Ask Me session, two experts in obesity medicine answered questions on treating patients with insurance constraints, addressing weight-loss plateaus, educating patients on long-term medication use, and offering resources PAs can offer to manage nutrition.

November 15, 2023