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New Survey Shows Proposed Federal Student Loan Cap Would Shrink the PA Workforce

As federal regulators consider changes to student loan policy, new national survey data released today by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) show that capping federal student loan borrowing for PA education would sharply reduce the number of future PAs and limit access to care, especially in rural and medical underserved areas.

February 4, 2026

AAPA Statement on Department of Education’s Proposed Rule on Federal Student Loans

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) President and Chair of the Board, Todd Pickard, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO, issued the following statement today in response to the Department of Education’s proposed rule: Reimagining and Improving Student Education.

January 29, 2026

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Advocacy in Action: 2026 is a Year for MOMENTUM!

Happy new year, Advocates! It’s the time of year for New Year’s resolutions, setting lofty goals for new beginnings, new habits, and new accomplishments.

January 13, 2026

PA Licensure Compact: New Jersey Becomes 20th State to Join

New Jersey is now a member of the PA Licensure Compact, following today’s signing of A4328/S3560!

January 9, 2026

AAPA Statement on Rural Health Transformation Program Awards Announcement

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) released a statement today in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of state awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

December 29, 2025

Senators Collins, Blumenthal Introduce AAPA Priority Bill to Improve Federal Workers’ Access to Injury Compensation

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have introduced the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act – a key federal priority for AAPA.

December 3, 2025

Protecting the PA Pipeline: Frequently Asked Questions about the ED’s Proposal to Cap Student Loans

To get the facts about the Department of Education's proposal to cap student loans, read AAPA's FAQ.

November 20, 2025

AAPA Highlights PA Licensure Compact in Latest American Health Law Association Publication

An AAPA-authored article highlighting the opportunities the PA Licensure Compact presents for states, healthcare systems, and PAs was recently featured in the November/December issue of the American Health Law Association's Health Law Connections.

November 19, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: So much to be grateful for!

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I can’t help but reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. In 2025, PAs demonstrated an unwavering passion for patient care and advocacy that is having a tremendous impact on healthcare delivery and PA practice laws and regulation.

November 17, 2025

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