Iowa, Minnesota Legislation Strengthening PA Practice Signed into Law
PAs in Iowa and Minnesota celebrated the signing of two bills in May that make numerous changes to their states’ PA laws that will strengthen PA practice and enhance patient care.
June 17, 2022
NHSPA Celebrates New Law Allowing PAs to Receive Direct Payment
On June 7, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 228, the top legislative priority for the New Hampshire Society of PAs (NHSPA). The bill allows PAs to bill and receive direct payment from insurers, one of the pillars of OTP.
June 10, 2022
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Law Giving PAs Prominent Role in Regulation of the Profession
On Oct. 7, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bills 397 and 398, the top legislative priority for the Pennsylvania Society of PAs (PSPA). The bills create a permanent PA seat on the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine and the Pennsylvania Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
October 8, 2021
New Hampshire Eliminates Ratios Through Newly Adopted Rules
The New Hampshire Board of Medicine recently adopted amendments to the PA regulations that made significant improvements to PA practice in the state. The regulatory changes were the result of hard work by the New Hampshire Society of PAs (NHSPA) and AAPA.
August 26, 2021
The Case for Separate PA Regulatory Boards
It is essential that PAs and physicians who are knowledgeable about PA practice participate as full voting members of the state regulatory board.