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2025 PA Student of the Year Helps Patients and Providers Better Navigate the Healthcare System

Phoebe Zhang is the 2025 recipient of the PA Student of the Year Award. A PA student at Long Island University, Zhang is an active volunteer leader and founder of a healthcare advocacy website dedicated to improving healthcare literacy.

May 8, 2025

2025 Publishing Award Recipient Examines the Effect of a Doctoral Degree on PA Graduates

James Kilgore, DMSc, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, is the recipient of the 2025 Publishing Award as the lead author of the article, “Characteristics and career effect on PA graduates of a doctor of medical science program,” a comparative analysis study of DMSc program graduates that was published in JAAPA.

May 8, 2025

2025 Outstanding Student Society Aims to Make Healthcare More Accessible, Equitable, and Compassionate

The 2025 Outstanding Student Society is the James Madison University PA Program, whose members lobbied the Virginia General Assembly, conducted outreach to local schools, and received a PA Foundation IMPACT Grant for their Healthcare for the Homeless Suitcase Clinic.

May 8, 2025

CO Outreach and Advocacy Award Recipient Ensures PAs Have a ‘Seat at the Table’

The recipient of the 2024 CO Outreach and Advocacy Award is the Maine Academy of Physician Associates (MEAPA). MEAPA participated in public health events related to gun safety and opioid use disorder, advocated for the adoption of the PA Licensure Compact in Maine, and more.

May 8, 2025

AAPA Voices Concerns About Medicaid Proposals in Coalition Letter to Congress

In a letter sent to U.S. Senate and House of Representatives leaders, AAPA joined other leading healthcare and patient advocacy organizations to voice concerns about Medicaid proposals currently under Congressional review.

May 1, 2025

In-Flight Medical Emergency: PA Saves Physician’s Life Over the Pacific

After a 10-day family vacation in Hawaii, Emily Haley, PA-C, boarded a late-night flight bound for home, expecting nothing more than a quiet ride. But high above the Pacific Ocean, she found herself back in the role she knows best—emergency medicine provider.

April 30, 2025

AAPA 2025 Salary Report: Rising Compensation Confirms PA Profession’s Vital Role in Healthcare System

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has released the findings of its 2025 AAPA Salary Report, shedding light on key trends shaping the physician associate/assistant (PA) profession. Notably, the report reveals a 5.5% increase in the total median compensation for PAs, reflecting a growing recognition of their essential role in healthcare.

April 30, 2025

AAPA 2025 Opening General Session to Explore How Technology Is Reshaping Patient Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) will explore how innovation is helping medical providers address today’s top healthcare issues and improve patient outcomes during AAPA 2025’s opening main stage event on May 17 in Denver.

April 23, 2025

PA Licensure Compact Update: Kansas Joins PA Compact with Passage of HB 2069

Kansas has officially joined the growing ranks of states participating in the PA Licensure Compact, following the passage of HB 2609. With this milestone, Kansas becomes the 16th state to enter the compact, marking a significant advancement in improving access to care and expanding licensure mobility for PAs.

April 22, 2025