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Honoring Ina Cushman, Past President of AAPA

Ina Cushman dedicated her life to patient care and educating the next generation of PAs. In addition to her impressive work with wound care and orthopaedics, she held leadership positions within AAPA and the Massachusetts Association of PAs. Cushman was president of AAPA from 2002-03.

November 19, 2025

Bridging Gaps in Dementia Care: PAs as Champions of Early Detection and Support

PAs play a pivotal role in the early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias by initiating targeted conversations, conducting relevant testing, and guiding patients and care partners through the complex care pathway. By leveraging existing resources, PAs can empower families to overcome barriers, access timely support, and navigate the challenges of ADRD with confidence and clarity.

November 19, 2025

AAPA Highlights PA Licensure Compact in Latest American Health Law Association Publication

An AAPA-authored article highlighting the opportunities the PA Licensure Compact presents for states, healthcare systems, and PAs was recently featured in the November/December issue of the American Health Law Association's Health Law Connections.

November 19, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: So much to be grateful for!

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I can’t help but reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. In 2025, PAs demonstrated an unwavering passion for patient care and advocacy that is having a tremendous impact on healthcare delivery and PA practice laws and regulation.

November 17, 2025

PA and Assistant Professor Ivy Spadone Has Dedicated 25 Years to Caring for the HIV-Positive Patient Population in Nevada

Ivy Spadone, DMSc, PA-C, AAHIVS, found her calling by caring for the HIV-positive patient population in Nevada. Over 26 years, she has developed a care philosophy centered on open-mindedness and human-centered medicine—guiding principles that she aims to impart on her students in her most recent academia role.

November 17, 2025

PA John Byrnes Uses His Skills as a PA to Provide Critical Resources, Care, and Training Internationally

Earlier this year, PA John Byrnes traveled to Ukraine to provide vital supplies, including tourniquets, and training to soldiers who were on the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war. This is one of several international missions he has completed in the last 25 years, using his skills as a PA to fill gaps in care and resources in countries around the world.

November 12, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Psychiatry PA: Bridging Clinical Care, Leadership, and Education

Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, shares what an average day looks like for him as a Psychiatry PA. As the co-chair of the Psych Congress PA Institute, he and other psych-minded PAs will converge in Florida this December to enhance their knowledge in the field of mental health.

November 10, 2025

PA Mack Brings Home Silver for Team USA in World Karate Championship

Alli Mack, PA-C, MS, MPH, juggles a successful career as the lead PA at the American Hip Institute and Orthopedic Specialists while representing Team USA in international karate championships. Outside her clinical work, Mack is passionate about sharing what she’s learned at conferences and small meetings, weaving in lessons from her karate career.

November 10, 2025

AAPA Statement on ED Decision to Place Restrictive Caps on PA Student Loans

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) President and Chair of the Board of Directors, Todd Pickard, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO, issued a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s negotiated rulemaking, where federal negotiators agreed to a definition of “professional program” that would exclude physician associates (PAs) from eligibility for higher federal student loan limits.

November 7, 2025