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Release of PA Licensure Compact Model Legislation Critical Step Toward Advancing PA Profession Interstate Practice Mobility

After more than three years of working with the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and the Council of State Governments (CSG) as well as numerous PA regulators and CO leaders, AAPA is excited to announce the release of the PA Licensure Compact model legislation.

November 21, 2022

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

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

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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

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