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COVID-19 Response: AAPA Actively Working to Remove State Practice Barriers

As PAs are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response, AAPA is partnering with state PA chapters to remove state barriers that prevent PAs from fully practicing to the top of their education, training, and experience.

March 25, 2020

Eric Holden tending to the foot of an injuring woman

For These Three PAs, Volunteering Leads to Meaningful Impacts

Healthcare services that PAs provide to communities free of charge often offer the biggest payback. Whether helping homeless populations, assisting in disaster recovery efforts, or caring for the uninsured, PAs volunteer their time and talents to help those less fortunate.

March 23, 2020

Maine Association of Physician Assistants

Maine Legislature Fast-Tracks PA Legislation to Help Combat COVID-19

Maine’s governor signed LD 1660, an Act to Improve Access to Physician Assistant Care, to help address the public health crisis of COVID-19 in Maine. It was under consideration before the legislature adjourned indefinitely. This was Maine Association of PAs top legislative priority.

March 19, 2020

Iowa PAs in the Iowa State Capitol building

Iowa Governor Signs Comprehensive Legislation to Improve PA Practice

Iowa PAs will be able to provide increased access to healthcare thanks to the enactment of S.F. 2357. This new law makes several changes to the PA practice act and associated rules which remove numerous burdens on PAs practicing in the state.

March 19, 2020

CMS Expands Medicare Telemedicine Coverage

CMS announced expanded Medicare telehealth coverage to enable beneficiaries to receive a wider range of healthcare services without having to travel to an office, clinic or health care facility. Previously, Medicare was only allowed to pay health professionals for telemedicine services in certain situations.

March 18, 2020

Asking Patients About Nutrition Can be as Sensitive as Asking About Sexual History

Healthcare providers know that good health starts with good nutrition. Nutritionist and diabetes educator Ellen Mandel, PA-C, DMH, MPA, MS, RDN, CDE, offers suggestions to PAs and PA students about how to talk to patients about nutrition.

March 18, 2020

Lindsey Kocher, PA-C, screens patients over the phone

How a PA in Telehealth is Helping Respond to COVID-19

Lindsey Kocher, PA-C, leads the virtual care division at Indiana University Health and talks about her role in the COVID-19 response and how telehealth is a useful tool for patients.

March 17, 2020

AAPA and Abbott Partner to Offer Monthly Nutrition-Related Content to PAs

In 2020, AAPA and Abbott will again join forces to offer monthly nutrition-related content on AAPA’s website for PAs to further develop their awareness and understanding of fundamental principles of nutrition and intervention strategies.

March 16, 2020

Rush University PAs Integral to Coronavirus Response

With new patients contracting coronavirus, COVID-19, daily in the U.S., PAs are on the front lines of the crisis response. Those at Rush University Medical Center are getting special training, setting up COVID-only emergency care, and using telemedicine to increase patient access to providers.

March 13, 2020