Federal Archives

Medicare’s “Incident to” Billing Hinders the Recognition and Assessment of PA Value

MedPAC’s recent report to Congress recommends eliminating “incident to” billing for PAs and APRNs. Learn more about what this change would mean – and how it would better recognize PA contributions.

June 17, 2019

American Academy of PAs Responds to MedPAC’s Report on Medicare and the Health Care Delivery System

Last week, MedPAC released its June 2019 Report to the Congress: Medicare and the Health Care Delivery System, which included a recommendation to eliminate “incident to” billing for PAs (physicians assistants) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) under the Medicare program.

June 17, 2019

Senate Legislation to Authorize Direct Pay to PAs Under Medicare Introduced

Today, AAPA applauds U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Tom Carper (D-DE), for introducing S. 596, the Physician Assistant Direct Payment Act, authorizing PAs to receive direct payment under Medicare.

March 1, 2019

Legislation Introduced to Authorize Direct Pay to PAs Under Medicare

Today, AAPA applauds members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Adrian Smith (R-NE), for introducing H.R. 1052, the Physician Assistant Direct Payment Act, to authorize PAs to receive direct payment under Medicare.

February 7, 2019

AAPA Federal Advocacy Leads to Significant Victories for Profession

As a new Congress begins, this is a good time to reflect on AAPA’s federal advocacy efforts on behalf of the PA profession. Staff and member advocacy led to significant legislative and regulatory victories.

February 1, 2019

Opioid Package Elevates Role of PAs in Opioid Crisis

Today, the U. S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act of 2018.

September 28, 2018

House Passes Permanent Buprenorphine Waiver Program for PAs

On Friday, June 22, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that will permanently extend the waiver program that allows PAs to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD).

July 2, 2018

Legislation Introduced to Authorize Direct Pay to PAs Under Medicare

On April 13, Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced HR 5506, the Physician Assistant Direct Payment Act, to authorize PAs to receive direct payment under Medicare. If enacted, this legislation would advance AAPA’s Optimal Team Practice for those PAs billing under Medicare.

April 16, 2018

PAs and Advocacy: The Power of the Individual

PAs can create change for the profession through grassroots advocacy or donating to PA PAC. PAs often don’t realize the power they have as constituents – that legislators want to hear from PAs. PAC support from PAS can help ensure our champions remain in Congress. California PA Jeremy Adler says he contributes to PA PAC because it has the potential to improve his ability to practice.

November 20, 2017

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