AAPA News Archives

PA and National Guard Service Member Dies Due to Coronavirus

AAPA was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Capt. Douglas Linn Hickok, a PA and member of the New Jersey Army National Guard, after he contracted coronavirus.

April 2, 2020

PAs Needed: VA Hiring For 157 Locations

The Department of Veterans Affairs knows that the COVID-19 response will continue for some time, and recently announced that it is hiring PAs in more than 157 of its locations.

April 1, 2020

AAPA Won’t Rest Until PAs are Fully Empowered to Respond to COVID-19

What is AAPA doing to respond to the COVID-19 crisis? We are aggressively advocating on behalf of PAs and their patients, providing members with important resources, and raising public awareness about the profession.

March 31, 2020

AAPA Calls on Governors to Empower Physician Assistants in COVID-19 Fight

AAPA is calling on all governors in all states to waive physician supervision or collaboration requirements for PAs during a declared public health emergency or disaster through executive orders.

March 31, 2020

AAPA and Abbott Partner to Offer Monthly Nutrition-Related Content to PAs

In 2020, AAPA and Abbott will again join forces to offer monthly nutrition-related content on AAPA’s website for PAs to further develop their awareness and understanding of fundamental principles of nutrition and intervention strategies.

March 16, 2020

Joint Commission Removes “Licensed Independent Practitioner” Term From Restraint and Seclusion Standards

Effective March 15, Joint Commission is removing the term “licensed independent practitioner” (LIP) from hospital restraint and seclusion standards, clarifying that PAs are qualified to order restraint or seclusion and removing a barrier to patient safety in hospitals.

March 6, 2020

Karen Marlett, PA-C, and Elaine Bonoan, PA-C

PA-Led IMPACT Grant Project Improves Outcomes for ICU Patients

The PA Foundation awards IMPACT Grants to support PA-led, community-based projects designed to improve health outcomes. Learn about Yale New Haven Hospital’s 2018 outreach project and consider applying today for your own IMPACT Grant.

March 4, 2020

PA, NP Hiring Tops Physicians at U.S. Health Centers

U.S. health centers are hiring PAs and NPs at a higher rate than physicians, according to research released by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). NACHC’s 2020 Chartbook reported that health centers employ more PAs, NPs, and CNMs than physicians.

February 27, 2020

U.S. News & World Report Updates Description of PAs in 2020 Best Jobs Rankings

U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Jobs rankings, keeping the PA profession as the No. 3 best job and updating the profile of a PA to more accurately describe how PAs and physicians work together.

January 7, 2020

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