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Advocacy in Action: Building off Early Wins and Keeping Up the Momentum

It's hard to believe how much we have already accomplished in 2025, but there is much more to be done! In case you missed it, here are some recent Advocacy highlights.

April 15, 2025

PA Compact Update: Montana Joins PA Licensure Compact with Passage of HB 183

Montana is the latest state to join the PA Licensure Compact, following Governor Greg Gianforte’s signing of HB 183 on April 3.

April 10, 2025

Struggling with Public Service Loan Forgiveness Disruptions? You’re Not Alone

If you are a PA who has worked in the public sector, including eligible government agencies or nonprofit organizations, you may have explored or enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

April 3, 2025

South Dakota Governor Signs Legislation Removing Mandatory Practice Agreements

South Dakota PAs are celebrating a major win for the profession, following the signing of HB 1071 into law on the evening of March 27. The legislation modernizes PA practice in the state by eliminating the requirement for PAs to have a collaboration agreement with a specific physician after 6,000 hours, which is equivalent to three years of full-time practice.

March 28, 2025

AAPA Signs Coalition Letter Voicing Concern over Possible Medicaid Cuts

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and other member organizations representing the Patient Access to Responsible Care Alliance (PARCA) have sent a letter to Congress regarding potential cuts to Medicaid.

March 26, 2025

PA Licensure Compact Update: Arkansas Becomes 14th State to Enter PA Compact

Arkansas has officially adopted the PA Licensure Compact model legislation following the signing of S.B. 101 on March 18, bringing the total of states in the PA Licensure Compact to fourteen.

March 19, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: Making Strides in 2025

Just three months into the legislative calendar, PAs across the country are making huge strides for patients and the PA profession.

March 18, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: Remaining Steadfast and Forging Ahead

It’s only the second month of the new year, and the political landscape already feels vastly different from the time of my last update in January. While AAPA expected the new presidential administration would usher in change, the breadth, depth and expediency of new policy proposals has been unprecedented and has raised many questions about the future of healthcare.

February 5, 2025

Advocacy in Action: Building on 2024 Successes

It’s a new year, and the progress made in 2024 is continuing in states across the country and on the federal level for many advocacy priorities.

January 15, 2025

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