Creating a Safe Space to Discuss Obesity with Patients, Experts Speak
In a recent AAPA Huddle Ask Me session, two obesity medicine experts answered questions on how to provide high-quality care to patients struggling with obesity, the effectiveness of anti-obesity medication, and how best to support patients who qualify for bariatric surgery.
August 4, 2023
Substance Use Experts Give Advice on Handling Addiction Medicine
In an AAPA Huddle Ask Me session, two substance use disorder experts answered questions on how PAs can help with the rise of addiction, the recent DEA changes, and what resources are available to PAs to increase their knowledge and skillset to improve patient care.
July 28, 2023
Florida Governor Signs Bill to Remove PA Educational and Licensure Barriers into Law
On June 21, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1133 into law, legislation that protects the rights of individuals who have successfully completed their rigorous PA education to apply for licensure and ensures that Florida patients can see their chosen providers.
June 26, 2023
PAs in Administration Offer Advice for Expanding Leadership Skills
An AAPA Huddle Ask Me session called on two experienced PAs to answer questions on developing leadership skills, knowing when to obtain an additional degree, and the advantages and disadvantages of various administration roles.
April 27, 2023
How to Overcome Struggles in Family Medicine
In an AAPA Huddle Ask Me session, two experts with years of experience in family medicine answered questions on increasing the number of PAs in the field, the benefits of getting involved in the community, and how to negotiate for better conditions for PAs and their patients.
April 19, 2023
PAs and Leadership: Pathways and Compensation
Most PAs are either in leadership or interested in taking on a leadership role. This short infographic illustrates the training, challenges, available resources, and compensation benefits related to following the…
PAs and Leadership: Leadership Roles
40% of PAs work in leadership, but what they do day-to-day varies based on their role. For more information on the demographics of formal and informal PA leaders, check out…
EMTALA and PAs
A summary of PA roles and responsibilities related to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, including medical screening exams, certifying false labor, emergency department call, and transferring patients.