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Giving Back Matters: PA Giving Day

The PA Foundation promotes better health and wellness by providing PAs and PA students with philanthropic opportunities and resources. Lynette Sappe-Watkins, the PA Foundation’s executive director, encourages you to donate on Oct. 6, PA Giving Day.

October 1, 2019

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CMS Approves Rule Changes to Improve PA Practice

A final CMS rule, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Regulatory Provisions to Promote Program Efficiency, Transparency, and Burden Reduction, released yesterday contains a number of PA-positive regulatory changes initiated by AAPA as part of CMS’ burden reduction efforts.

September 27, 2019

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How You Can Celebrate PA Week 2019

Every year from October 6-12, we celebrate National PA Week, which recognizes the PA profession and its contributions to the nation’s health. This week is also an opportunity to raise awareness and visibility of the profession.

September 20, 2019

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Congratulations to the 2019-20 AAPA-PAEA Research Fellows

Year three of the AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship is underway! Meet the 2019-20 fellows selected this year to research topics of critical importance to the PA profession: burnout and African American PA student success.

September 18, 2019

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Breitman-Dorn Research Fellows Share Advice for PA Researchers

Since the inception of the Breitman-Dorn Research Fellowship, the PA Foundation has awarded the fellowship to 16 individuals. Find out what advice former recipients have for others who are considering pursuing a doctorate and research related to the PA profession.

July 31, 2019

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AAPA President and Chair Announces CEO Search Committee

David E. Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, president and chair of AAPA’s Board of Directors, provides an update regarding the search process for AAPA's CEO. Mittman has asked AAPA President-Elect Beth R. Smolko, DMSc, MMS, PA-C, to chair the AAPA CEO Search Committee. Smolko will be joined by six PAs including Mittman and two AAPA staff members.

July 29, 2019

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American Academy of PAs Welcomes 2019-20 Board of Directors

The 2019-2020 American Academy of PAs (AAPA) Board of Directors began its leadership year on July 1. President and Chair of AAPA’s Board of Directors David E. Mittman, PA, DFAAPA of Boynton Beach, Florida, will lead the organization.

July 3, 2019

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What to Expect This Year: New AAPA President Outlines Priorities

AAPA President David Mittman is excited about building on positive PA momentum and shares his priorities including making progress on OTP, supporting Constituent Organizations, expanding opportunities for PAs in telemedicine, supporting mental health initiatives, and advocating for the profession.

July 1, 2019

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