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Q and A on PA Reimbursement for Medicare Hospice Services

Starting in January, PAs, like physicians and NPs, are permitted to provide, manage, and have hospice services reimbursed by Medicare. This enables PAs to establish and review a hospice patient’s plan of care. However, obstacles to PA practice under hospice remain.

March 27, 2019

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Mentor Match: 5 Tips You Should Know

Have you ever wanted to ask a newly graduated PA what rotations were really like? Or a more seasoned PA at your practice how they negotiated their four-day work week? AAPA's Mentor Match is here to help.

March 26, 2019

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6 Tips to Leverage LinkedIn

At AAPA’s Leadership and Advocacy Summit, Krisi Gindlesperger, MPAS, PA-C, shared her insights into why every PA should be on LinkedIn, how to leverage the professional network, and explained why it’s OK to reject some connection requests.

March 26, 2019

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Hate the Time Spent on EHRs? You’re Not Alone

Despite the promised efficiency of using EHR systems, more than one in four PAs spend at least two hours per day, outside of office hours, documenting clinical care in their EHR system. Here is the good and bad news about EHRs.

March 26, 2019

MidMichigan Health Demonstrates APP Value Through Leadership

Employer of Excellence MidMichigan Health includes APPs in leadership positions, has a robust dyad council model, provides support through a curbside consult network, offers leadership training at a local university, and promotes a culture of acceptance and value.

March 22, 2019

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PA Susann Galloway: Determined, Devoted, and Distinguished

Susann Galloway, PA-C, DFAAPA, has been advancing the PA profession since she graduated from PA school in 1994. A career educator, PA advocate, and healthcare professional, she recently became an AAPA Distinguished Fellow.

March 22, 2019

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PAs: It’s Time to Talk About Suicide

An AAPA HOD resolution recommended greater PA communication and CME about suicide prevention. By being alert, taking the initiative to ask patients about mental health, and educating themselves, PAs have a unique opportunity to help prevent suicide.

March 22, 2019

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PA Finds His Rhythm as the ‘Dancing PA’

Those who say laughter is the best medicine would likely enjoy dancing alongside Maurice “Tony” Adkins, MPH, PA-C, MCHS. Known by many as the “Dancing PA,” Adkins frequently incorporates some lighthearted dancing during his patient visits at Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

March 20, 2019

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PA Entrepreneur Develops Popular Skincare Line

Kasey Drapeau D’Amato, a PA in dermatology, used her clinical skills to build a skincare business. Read how D’Amato became an entrepreneur and started Airelle Skincare. She also shares her skincare secrets and advice for PAs who want to start a business.

March 20, 2019