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In Continued Momentum at the State Level, Kentucky Makes Critical Improvements to State’s PA Practice Environment

On April 10, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed SB 116 into law, a major healthcare bill that removes decades-old practice laws and strengthens Kentucky’s PA workforce and delivery of care.

April 14, 2026

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Advocacy in Action: Mid-Year Progress, Reflections, and So Much More yet to Come!

We have reached the midpoint of the legislative year and have numerous achievements to celebrate!

April 13, 2026

Iowa Marks Major Milestone with Passage of Title Change Legislation

Iowa has become the fourth state to officially adopt title change legislation following Governor Kim Reynolds’ signature of HB 2269 / SF 2190 on April 9.

April 13, 2026

Legislation Signed by Virginia Governor Spanberger Will Modernize PA Practice Law, Expand Patient Access to Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger for signing HB 746 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state’s more than 5,150 physician associates (PAs).

April 10, 2026

The PA Who Prescribes Authenticity in HBO’s ‘The Pitt’

Melette Le Blanc-Cabot has built a career moving between the controlled chaos of hospital trauma rooms and the carefully choreographed intensity of television sets. Over the years, Le Blanc-Cabot has served on a range of hospital-based TV dramas as either a medical advisor or a med tech, bringing her real-life clinical expertise into every scene.

April 10, 2026

In Continued Momentum at the State Level, Kentucky Makes Critical Improvements to State’s PA Practice Environment

Advocacy in Action: Mid-Year Progress, Reflections, and So Much More yet to Come!

Iowa Marks Major Milestone with Passage of Title Change Legislation

Legislation Signed by Virginia Governor Spanberger Will Modernize PA Practice Law, Expand Patient Access to Care

The PA Who Prescribes Authenticity in HBO’s ‘The Pitt’

Legislation Signed by Maine Governor Mills Will Optimize PA Workforce, Expand Patient Access to Care

Kansas Moves from ‘Supervision’ to ‘Collaboration’ and Closer to an Optimal Practice Environment

Following Unanimous Legislative Support, Alabama Joins the PA Licensure Compact as the 24th State

AAPA Urges HHS to Include PAs in Future Reimbursement Rules for Use of AI Technology