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Legislation Signed by Delaware Governor Meyer Will Optimize PA Workforce, Expand Patient Access to Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Governor Matt Meyer for signing HB 325 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state’s growing physician assistant/associate (PA) workforce.

May 12, 2026

Legislation Signed by Virginia Governor Spanberger Will Modernize PA Practice Law, Expand Patient Access to Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger for signing HB 746 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state’s more than 5,150 physician associates (PAs).

April 10, 2026

Arizona Becomes 22nd Compact State in Second RHTP-driven Win for PAs

Arizona has officially become the 22nd state to enact legislation joining the PA Licensure Compact and fulfilling a promise the state made in its application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funds.

February 24, 2026

Physicians, Nurses, and Healthcare Leaders Rally Behind Legislation to Improve Maine’s PA Practice Environment

This week, physician associates (PAs), physicians, nurses, and healthcare leaders across Maine provided compelling testimony in support of LD 2088, landmark legislation that would modernize the state’s PA practice environment by removing the requirement for a formal practice agreement with a physician.

February 6, 2026

North Dakota Enacts PA Compact in First Rural Health Transformation Program Inspired Win of 2026

North Dakota has joined the growing list of states enacting the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact.

February 4, 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 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

AAPA Testifies in South Carolina on Safety, Quality of PA Care in Push for Modernized Practice Laws

AAPA’s Vice President of Reimbursement and Professional Practice Sondra DePalma, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, delivered compelling testimony before a subcommittee of the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee on the benefits, safety, and quality of physician associate (PA) care and the importance of removing supervision requirements for these healthcare practitioners in the state.

November 6, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: Mid-Year Wins and Highlights

To close out the first half of the year, we're highlighting some of the Advocacy team's recent successes and engagements at the federal and state levels.

July 15, 2025

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