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Q and A on PA Reimbursement for Medicare Hospice Services

Starting in January, PAs, like physicians and NPs, are permitted to provide, manage, and have hospice services reimbursed by Medicare. This enables PAs to establish and review a hospice patient’s plan of care. However, obstacles to PA practice under hospice remain.

March 27, 2019

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PA Finds His Rhythm as the ‘Dancing PA’

Those who say laughter is the best medicine would likely enjoy dancing alongside Maurice “Tony” Adkins, MPH, PA-C, MCHS. Known by many as the “Dancing PA,” Adkins frequently incorporates some lighthearted dancing during his patient visits at Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

March 20, 2019

PAs in Nephrology Get Creative with Kidney Health

Fifteen percent of the U.S. adult population has chronic kidney disease. Diabetes and hypertension remain the leading causes of chronic kidney disease. In recognition of World Kidney Day, PAs talk about their work bringing recognition to kidney disease and treating patients.

March 13, 2019

PAs in Virginia Attain Collaboration

Virginia Gov. Ralph S. Northam signed into law legislation that authorizes PAs to practice "in collaboration and consultation" with patient care team physicians (or podiatrists). This was a priority bill for the Virginia Academy of PAs and becomes effective July 1, 2019.

March 1, 2019

How One PA Became an ‘Expert Authority on MS Care and Management’

PA Amy Dix, who co-founded a neurology comprehensive care center in Kansas, is committed to collaborating across providers, advocating for PA inclusion and recognition in national neurology organizations, and encouraging more PAs and NPs to get involved in research.

February 27, 2019

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