Advocacy and Policy Archives

New York Governor Signs Three Bills to Advance PA Practice, Streamline Healthcare Delivery

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law three pieces of legislation that enhance the role of physician associates/physician assistants (PAs) throughout the state.

December 11, 2024

PA Licensure Compact Update: Colorado Becomes Tenth State to Enter PA Compact, Tennessee and Minnesota Aren’t Far Behind

Colorado has officially adopted the PA Licensure Compact model legislation, S.B. 24-018, bringing the total of states in the PA Licensure Compact to 10.

May 20, 2024

Maryland Governor Signs PA Practice Modernization Bill Into Law

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the PA Modernization Act (HB0806/SB0167) into law, marking the first major change to physician assistant (PA) practice law in Maryland in 25 years.

May 16, 2024

AAPA Joins Amicus Brief to Protect PA Practice

Together with the Association of PAs in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG), the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNW), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), AAPA has joined an amicus brief regarding a court case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that has been appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).

February 12, 2024

PA Compact Legislation Advances in Several States

Last week, several states advanced the PA Compact model legislation. Here is an overview of recent activity.

February 6, 2024