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How to Find Protected Research Time

Do you have an important research question, but have limited time to explore it? Don’t have an individual research project but are looking to broaden your research capacity? No matter where you’re starting, AAPA has financial support for researchers!

May 2, 2023

PA Licensure Compact Bill Passes Texas House of Representatives

With the recent Texas House of Representatives passage of HB 2544, the Lone Star State is on its way toward becoming the next state to adopt the PA Licensure Compact! On April 26, the House passed the legislation by a vote of 135-11.

May 2, 2023

PAs in Administration Offer Advice for Expanding Leadership Skills

An AAPA Huddle Ask Me session called on two experienced PAs to answer questions on developing leadership skills, knowing when to obtain an additional degree, and the advantages and disadvantages of various administration roles.

April 27, 2023

AAPA to Explore Future of Healthcare and Spotlight Brain Health at 2023 Conference in Nashville

AAPA to Explore Future of Healthcare and Spotlight Brain Health at 2023 Conference in Nashville ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 27, 2023) – The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) will address […]

April 27, 2023

Modernization of Colorado PA Practice Act a Significant Win for Patients

On April 26, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law SB 083, legislation that will update state law to allow most PAs to practice collaboratively with a physician rather than to practice under a supervisory agreement. The bill takes effect later this summer.

April 27, 2023

Cross-Org Communication for Distribution

The four national PA organizations come together in the spirit of collaboration to form a collective known as the Cross-Orgs. While not an official governing body, the Cross-Orgs share collective responsibility for addressing important profession-wide issues like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

April 25, 2023

Introducing the Nominating Work Group’s 2023 Endorsements

The Nominating Work Group is charged with recruiting, evaluating, and endorsing candidates to run for positions on the AAPA Board of Directors. We are pleased to announce the slate of candidates the NWG has endorsed to run in the 2023 AAPA Board of Directors and House of Delegates Elections.

April 21, 2023

Montana Governor Signs Law Removing Supervision Requirement

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed HB 313 into law! Enacted upon being signed on April 18, the new law allows PAs with fewer than 8,000 practice hours to practice in collaboration with a physician or a PA with 8,000 or more practice hours.

April 20, 2023

Arizona Becomes Fourth State to Remove the Legal Tether Between PA, Physicians

Arizona is officially the fourth state to remove the legal tether between a PA and another healthcare provider. With the signing of H.B. 2043, PAs in the Grand Canyon State are now empowered to expand patient care through more modernized, team-based healthcare.

April 19, 2023