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And who decides? The boundaries of each PA’s scope of practice are determined by these parameters: education and experience; state law; policies of employers and facilities, and the needs of the patients....

PAs are proven and integral members of the U.S. healthcare system. But what exactly do PAs do? And who decides? The boundaries of each PA’s scope of practice are determined…

By nadia , on 02/04/2022


And who decides? The boundaries of each PA’s scope of practice are determined by these parameters: education and experience; state law; policies of employers and facilities, and the needs of the patients....

PAs are proven and integral members of the U.S. healthcare system. But what exactly do PAs do? And who decides? The boundaries of each PA’s scope of practice are determined…

By Hunter Cox , on 09/26/2023

AAPA has sorted its issue briefs into three categories: professional issues, state law issues, and specialty practice. Professional Issues PAs and Team Practice PA Scope of Practice PAs and OPAs: The Distinctions PAs and Practice Ownership PA Education PA Prescribing Payer Reimbursement Policies for PAs Antitrust Implications of Negotiating with Third-Party Payers State Law Issues The Six Key Elements of a Modern PA Practice Act PA Prescribing PAs and Buprenorphine in Opioid Treatment Programs PA Scope of Practice Evaluating and Certifying Health Status Chart Cosignature: What Is Best for Patient Care?...

AAPA issue briefs cover a wide range of topics that are important to PAs and PA practice.

By Emily Pollock , on 11/14/2016

The AAPA Bibliography on PA Value 2011 to 2021 includes peer-reviewed research on PA scope of practice, patient outcomes, patient safety, access to care, cost effective, primary care, and rural settings published between 2011 and 2021....

The AAPA Bibliography on PA Value 2011 to 2021 includes peer-reviewed research on PA scope of practice, patient outcomes, patient safety, access to care, cost effective, primary care, and rural…

By noelsmith , on 04/26/2022

Evaluating and Certifying Health Status The Six Key Elements of a Modern PA Practice Act PAs and Team Practice View the rest of AAPA’s Issue Briefs here....

September 2016 AAPA is constantly creating and updating resources and materials for COs to utilize in their advocacy efforts. When visiting with a legislator or regulator, you’ll want to leave…

By ianderson , on 01/18/2017

Participants will enjoy a wide variety of general medicine and specialty medicine topics amongst sunshine and red rocks. a special feature of this year’s event includes UAPA’s road to passing SB 27 and 28 amending the PA scope of practice in Utah and recognizing PAs as mental healthcare providers in Utah....

Participants will enjoy a wide variety of general medicine and specialty medicine topics amongst sunshine and red rocks. a special feature of this year’s event includes UAPA’s road to passing…

By nadia , on 02/10/2022

Professional Issue Briefs PAs and Team Practice PA Scope of Practice PAs and OPAs: The Distinctions PAs and Practice Ownership PA Education PA Prescribing Third-Party Reimbursement for PAs Antitrust Implications of Negotiating with Third-Party Payers Specialty Practice Issue Briefs PAs in Cardiology PAs in Hospice and Palliative Medicine PAs in Obstetrics and Gynecology PAs in Orthopaedic Surgery PAs in Pediatrics PAs in Psychiatry PAs in Surgery Are you looking to introduce prospective students, university colleagues, or even potential employers to the PA profession?...

Are you looking to introduce prospective students, university colleagues, or even potential employers to the PA profession? Our new What is A PA? page has printable fact sheets, infographics, FAQs,…

By Emily Pollock , on 04/23/2018

In addition to removing all references to “supervision” to describe team practice, the new law also deletes references to a “delegated scope of practice” and permits PA scope of practice to be determined at the practice level by the patient care team....

Virginia Gov. Ralph S. Northam signed into law legislation that authorizes PAs to practice “in collaboration and consultation” with patient care team physicians (or podiatrists). This was a priority bill…

By ianderson , on 03/01/2019

Helpful Resources What is a PA? PAs and Team Practice PA Scope of Practice Third-Party Reimbursement for PAs Shared Medical Appointments AMA Profile Credentialing Service Sample Core and Specialty Privileges for PAs PAs are crucial in primary care....

PAs are crucial in primary care. Find out why you should hire one for your team.

By Emily Pollock , on 12/21/2016

Does title change impact PA scope of practice? No. Changing the profession’s title does not change what PAs do or impact a PA’s scope of practice....

AAPA’s House of Delegates voted to change the profession’s title to physician associate in May. Since then, AAPA has been developing resources that demonstrate how title change provides clarity on…

By ianderson , on 10/25/2021

She can be reached at [email protected]. Ryan D. White, PhD, PA-C , is the recipient of the 2024 Publishing Award as the author of “Examining the Influence of PA Scope of Practice Reforms and Individual Characteristics on Wages,” which investigated how the PA practice environment impacts PA compensation and was published in Medical Care Research and Review....

Ryan D. White, PhD, PA-C , is the recipient of the 2024 Publishing Award as the author of “Examining the Influence of PA Scope of Practice Reforms and Individual Characteristics…

By Sarah Blugis , on 05/16/2024

Overview of the PA practice environment across the country....

Overview of the PA practice environment across the country.

By ahunt , on 12/15/2021

Does a title change impact PA scope of practice? No. Changing the profession’s title does not change what PAs do or impact a PA’s scope of practice....

Updating the PA title will ensure patients understand the role of PAs in healthcare delivery. Learn more about the title change.

By nadia , on 11/15/2024

Medical Malpractice Payment Reports of PAs Related to State Scope of Practice Laws Curious about the relationship between expanded PA scope of practice and incidents of malpractice?...

Learn about new PA research, find research support opportunities, and get AAPA Research updates. We hope you continue to check in to see the new content coming each quarter.

By nadia , on 03/11/2024