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This Day in History: October 6

PA Week is here! Join us as we celebrate 116 years of history, beginning with the man who started it all: Dr. Eugene Stead! From the first graduating PA class to a growing profession of more than 178,000 PAs strong, there is plenty to celebrate!

October 6, 2024

Brigadier General Bill Soliz Reaches Professional Milestone by Becoming the First Active-Duty PA to Hold the Rank of General

On May 11, 2024, Bill Soliz, PA-C, DMSc, and his family attended a ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was promoted to Brigadier General—a milestone for the PA profession. Brig. Gen. Soliz shares his background and the journey that led him to this momentous achievement.

October 3, 2024

Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Overview for Healthcare Providers

The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a new, voluntary payment option under Medicare Part D. Beginning on January 1, 2025, this program will allow Medicare beneficiaries to spread their out-of-pocket costs for Part D covered drugs over the calendar year. This program, sometimes referred to as “smoothing,” aims to help patients manage high, upfront drug costs.

October 3, 2024

AAPA, Perspectus, Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership to Foster Innovation and Harness New Technology Among PA Profession

Today, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and Perspectus, Inc. announced a new strategic partnership focused on harnessing the power of innovation in healthcare to improve training and health outcomes.

October 3, 2024

AAPA Announces Kimberly Williams, MPP, as Inaugural Vice President, Health Equity & DEI

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has announced that Kimberly Williams, MPP, will serve as the organization’s inaugural Vice President of Health Equity & DEI.

September 30, 2024

PA Licensure Compact Commission Holds First Official Meeting

The PA Licensure Compact Commission held its first official meeting, advancing the pathway for PAs to practice across state lines. Delegates voted on bylaws, elected an executive committee, and discussed critical elements for the compact's operational framework.

September 30, 2024

Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act Passes Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

The Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (S. 131) has cleared the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, with language authorizing PAs to certify injuries and oversee care for federal workers covered by the federal workers’ compensation program.

September 26, 2024

The AMA Has Responded to Letters from AAPA 

Over the past few months, AAPA has sent two formal communications to the American Medical Association (AMA), calling for an end to the AMA’s divisive campaign targeted at PAs. On September 19, AAPA received a response from the AMA. AAPA encourages all PAs to review the letter.

September 23, 2024

Grantee Spotlight: PA Students Make an IMPACT in their Community

Lake Erie College PA Program hosted its second annual “Fall into Health” fair this September. The community event was established by Lake Erie College PA students to promote health and wellness across Lake County, Ohio, educate community members on the role of PAs, and build stronger connections with Painesville and the surrounding area. In 2023, the program was awarded a PA Foundation IMPACT Grant to support its project efforts and goals.

September 20, 2024