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The Advocacy Division is eager to connect with as many members, CO leaders, and delegates as we possibly can to exchange information that will shape our collective advocacy efforts for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.
Kansas has officially joined the growing ranks of states participating in the PA Licensure Compact, following the passage of HB 2609. With this milestone, Kansas becomes the 16th state to enter the compact, marking a significant advancement in improving access to care and expanding licensure mobility for PAs.
It's hard to believe how much we have already accomplished in 2025, but there is much more to be done! In case you missed it, here are some recent Advocacy highlights.
If you are a PA who has worked in the public sector, including eligible government agencies or nonprofit organizations, you may have explored or enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
South Dakota PAs are celebrating a major win for the profession, following the signing of HB 1071 into law on the evening of March 27. The legislation modernizes PA practice in the state by eliminating the requirement for PAs to have a collaboration agreement with a specific physician after 6,000 hours, which is equivalent to three years of full-time practice.
Arkansas has officially adopted the PA Licensure Compact model legislation following the signing of S.B. 101 on March 18, bringing the total of states in the PA Licensure Compact to fourteen.
It’s only the second month of the new year, and the political landscape already feels vastly different from the time of my last update in January. While AAPA expected the new presidential administration would usher in change, the breadth, depth and expediency of new policy proposals has been unprecedented and has raised many questions about the future of healthcare.