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Colorado Academy of PAs OTP Legislation Falls Short in State House

Following sweeping passage through the Colorado House Health and Insurance Committee on February 23, HB22-1095, Colorado Academy of PAs’ (CAPA) Optimal Team Practice (OTP) legislation, failed to pass the full House on March 15.

March 17, 2022

AAPA-Championed VA Nurse and PA Retention and Income Security Enhancement (RAISE) Act Signed into Law

President Biden has signed the VA Nurse and PA Retention and Income Security Enhancement (RAISE) Act into law as part of the omnibus appropriations bill (H.R. 2471). The RAISE Act will ensure that PAs employed at the VA are eligible for competitive pay above existing pay caps.

March 15, 2022

Bone Health Benefits of Prunes for Men and Women + Free Webinar

Prioritizing bone health – by focusing on exercise, mobility, and a balanced diet – is one way for patients to minimize their risk of osteoporotic fractures and bone loss. Multiple studies suggest that regular consumption of prunes can help prevent bone loss and have a positive effect on bone health.

March 14, 2022

A Research Community Built for Diverse Discoveries

The cornerstone of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program is building a large group of participants who reflect the diversity of the country – and a diverse community of researchers. Through the program, PAs can access a robust data set and other research tools.

March 11, 2022

A Day in the Life of a PA in Dermatology

Sara M. Wilchowski, MS, PA-C, never has a typical day practicing in dermatology. She enjoys the variety of her specialty, from conducting full-body cancer exams to navigating tough conversations with patients and their families in order to communicate treatment options.

March 9, 2022

International Women Share Perspectives on Representation in the PA Field

Azsaunna Bryant, a first-year PA student, asked four international women—all classmates in her PA program—to reflect on the importance of representation in the healthcare field. Respondents spoke to the value of their cultural backgrounds in connecting with patient communities and ensuring equitable health outcomes.

March 7, 2022

South Dakota Academy of PAs Legislation Meets Opposition in Senate Vote

After clearing a key South Dakota Senate Committee on February 9, South Dakota Academy of PAs’ (SDAPA) priority legislation, S.B. 134, reached the end of its 2022 legislative journey following a vote held by the full Senate on February 22. The bill failed by a narrow vote of 19 to 16.

February 28, 2022

Colorado Academy of PAs’ Persistence Pays Off with Bill Passage Through Key Committee

After three and a half hours of testimony, the Colorado Academy of PAs’ priority legislation, HB22-1095, passed the Colorado House Health and Insurance Committee and now goes to a full House vote, scheduled for March 4.

February 27, 2022

When it Comes to Leadership, Gerald Kayingo Has Done it All

From researcher to faculty member to director, Gerald Kayingo, PhD, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, has done it all when it comes to PA leadership. Kayingo talks about his PhD work in Africa and becoming a PA in the United States, his role as executive director at The Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy, and the untapped areas within leadership that he thinks are wide open for PAs.

February 25, 2022