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PA Licensure Compact Update: Iowa Governor Signs HF 300

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 300 into law on May 27, making Iowa the 17th state to join the PA Licensure Compact. Leaders from the Iowa Physician Assistant Society (IPAS) attended the signing ceremony for the bill, which passed unanimously in both the Iowa House and the Senate.

May 28, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: Fighting for Medicare

The Advocacy Division is eager to connect with as many members, CO leaders, and delegates as we possibly can to exchange information that will shape our collective advocacy efforts for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.

May 14, 2025

AAPA Voices Concerns About Medicaid Proposals in Coalition Letter to Congress

In a letter sent to U.S. Senate and House of Representatives leaders, AAPA joined other leading healthcare and patient advocacy organizations to voice concerns about Medicaid proposals currently under Congressional review.

May 1, 2025

PA Licensure Compact Update: Kansas Joins PA Compact with Passage of HB 2069

Kansas has officially joined the growing ranks of states participating in the PA Licensure Compact, following the passage of HB 2609. With this milestone, Kansas becomes the 16th state to enter the compact, marking a significant advancement in improving access to care and expanding licensure mobility for PAs.

April 22, 2025

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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

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