PA Laws and Regulations, 22nd Edition
The PA Laws and Regulations, 22nd Edition (PDF) is a comprehensive collection of key provisions in PA laws and regulations, including the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and, for…
Colorado Academy of PAs OTP Legislation Falls Short in State House
Following sweeping passage through the Colorado House Health and Insurance Committee on February 23, HB22-1095, Colorado Academy of PAs’ (CAPA) Optimal Team Practice (OTP) legislation, failed to pass the full House on March 15.
March 17, 2022
South Dakota Academy of PAs Legislation Meets Opposition in Senate Vote
After clearing a key South Dakota Senate Committee on February 9, South Dakota Academy of PAs’ (SDAPA) priority legislation, S.B. 134, reached the end of its 2022 legislative journey following a vote held by the full Senate on February 22. The bill failed by a narrow vote of 19 to 16.
February 28, 2022
Colorado Academy of PAs’ Persistence Pays Off with Bill Passage Through Key Committee
After three and a half hours of testimony, the Colorado Academy of PAs’ priority legislation, HB22-1095, passed the Colorado House Health and Insurance Committee and now goes to a full House vote, scheduled for March 4.
February 27, 2022
SDAPA’s Priority Bill Advances After Passage in South Dakota Senate Committee
AAPA President and Chair of the Board Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, today testified before the South Dakota Senate Health & Human Services Committee in strong support of S.B. 134, which passed the committee by a vote of 4 to 3.
February 9, 2022
State Maps
State Maps Home It is important to understand state laws and regulations impacting PAs and patient access to care. PAs are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment […]
Connecticut 2021 Legislative Session Ends with Major Wins for PAs and Patients
ConnAPA’s top legislative priority in 2021 recently became law, adding PAs to almost 80 areas of state law which only previously mentioned physicians and/or nurse practitioners. Connecticut law also now authorizes PAs and NPs to order home health and hospice care.
July 20, 2021
More Barriers to PA Practice Fall as Florida PAs Celebrate Legislative Win
PAs in Florida applaud the enactment of legislation that makes significant improvements to PA practice. House Bill 431 was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 29, modernizing several aspects of PA regulation.
June 30, 2021