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British Government Begins National Regulation of Profession; Recognizes Physician Associates

United Kingdom’s Department of Health and Social Care announced in July that its General Medical Council would be “regulating” – overseeing the licensing of – physician associates, meaning that the British government officially recognized the PA profession.

October 15, 2019

California Gains Fifth Key Element, Increases Practice Parity

California legislation repeals state law requirements for chart review or counter signature for PAs. The bill achieves parity with other healthcare professions in the state and was the California Academy of PAs’ legislative priority this year.

October 11, 2019

President’s Medicare Executive Order Calls for Lifting Regulatory Burdens

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) aimed at protecting and improving Medicare. The EO included a few pro-PA reforms that would improve patient access and choice.

October 10, 2019

Breaking Down Walls to the PA Profession in Europe and the Mideast

For the first-ever Euro Physician Assistant Symposium, 76 PAs, physicians, medical administrators, and legal representatives came together in Berlin, Germany to break down barriers, extend PAs’ reach to the most rural populations, foster international relations between PAs all over the world, and more.

October 10, 2019

PA students Rachael Bach and Jon Studinger

PA Program Works to Alleviate Provider Shortages in Rural Michigan

Northern Michigan needs healthcare providers, and Grand Valley State University decided to set up a satellite campus in Traverse City to address these shortages. The program focuses on rural healthcare and recruits northern Michigan natives.

October 9, 2019

CDC, FDA, State and Local Health Departments Investigate Vaping Products

The CDC, FDA, and state and local health departments are investigating a multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products. They encourage clinicians to report possible cases to local or state health departments.

October 9, 2019

PA Donates Kidney to 2-Year-Old Boy With Rare Disorder

PA Susie LeRoy gave one of her kidneys to Kaleb Perry, a young boy with prune belly syndrome. Read about why she felt compelled to help, how she came to terms with her fears, and the relationship she has developed with Kaleb’s family.

October 8, 2019

The winners of the CHLM Employer of Excellence award

How to Build an APP Leadership Career Pathway in Your Organization

What do Employers of Excellence have in common? Pathways for APPs to excel, including formal leadership training, a structured career pathway, and APP councils. These help to create positive environments that seek input and opportunities for improvement.

October 7, 2019

Sharmila Sewell performing a medication reconciliation in her patient's home

PAs Help Close Gaps in Care Through House Calls

As an in-home healthcare provider, Sarah Kaplan, PA-C, is among a rapidly growing number of medical professionals who are revitalizing the once-common practice of bringing urgent and primary care services directly into the homes of their patients.

October 7, 2019