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Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act Passes Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

The Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (S. 131) has cleared the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, with language authorizing PAs to certify injuries and oversee care for federal workers covered by the federal workers’ compensation program.

September 26, 2024

The AMA Has Responded to Letters from AAPA 

Over the past few months, AAPA has sent two formal communications to the American Medical Association (AMA), calling for an end to the AMA’s divisive campaign targeted at PAs. On September 19, AAPA received a response from the AMA. AAPA encourages all PAs to review the letter.

September 23, 2024

Grantee Spotlight: PA Students Make an IMPACT in their Community

Lake Erie College PA Program hosted its second annual “Fall into Health” fair this September. The community event was established by Lake Erie College PA students to promote health and wellness across Lake County, Ohio, educate community members on the role of PAs, and build stronger connections with Painesville and the surrounding area. In 2023, the program was awarded a PA Foundation IMPACT Grant to support its project efforts and goals.

September 20, 2024

How to Celebrate this PA Week

PA Week is right around the corner, and AAPA has the tools to help you make the most of it! From October 6-12, PAs show the country just how strong the PA profession is, highlight the care they provide, and advocate for their patients. See how you can make a lasting impact this PA Week!

September 17, 2024

Get to Know AAPA’s 2024–2025 Social Media Ambassadors

These PAs are passionate about sharing valuable insights and advocating for the profession. AAPA’s ambassadors represent a diverse group of PAs with experience ranging from new graduates to seasoned professionals with more than two decades of practice.

September 16, 2024

Meet the Inaugural Recipients of the Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship

AAPA is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship, awarded to five PA students who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to advocacy work on behalf of the PA Profession.

September 4, 2024

AAPA Continues Pushing Back, Shares PA Views on AMA Attacks

AAPA sent a second letter to the American Medical Association (AMA) today, after the AMA did not respond to the request for a meeting included in AAPA’s July 30th letter.

September 3, 2024

Honoring John J. McQueary, the Second President of AAPA

A pioneer PA, McQueary was one of the first students enrolled in the Duke University PA Program in 1965. After being an active part of the establishment of AAPA, he later served as the Academy’s second president.

August 20, 2024

Parent’s Perspective: PA Andy Herber Shares Insights as the Father of a Cancer Survivor

With all three of his children spending their childhoods in and out of hospitals, Andy Herber is able to bridge the gap between provider, parent, and patient. At the upcoming Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp hosted by AAPA and the Society of Hospital Medicine, Herber will highlight several seemingly insignificant aspects of care that can have a substantial impact on patients and their families.

August 13, 2024