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PA Licensure Compact Update: West Virginia’s Bill Signed by Gov. Justice

West Virginia is the latest state to secure enactment of the PA Licensure Compact model legislation, bringing the tally to five states! With West Virgnia’s enactment, the compact is just two states away from activation.

March 28, 2024

PA Licensure Compact Update: Washington Bill Signed Today

Four down and three to go! Governor Jay Inlsee has signed the state’s PA Licensure Compact bill, H.B. 1917, into law, officially rendering Washington the fourth state to enact the PA Compact.

March 14, 2024

PA Licensure Compact Update: 3 Bills Nearing Enactment

Last week, four states – Oklahoma, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington – made significant progress advancing PA Licensure Compact legislation.

March 11, 2024

Oregon Bill Changing PA Title on Its Way to Governor’s Desk

On March 6, the Oregon State Legislature passed a bill that included a variety of healthcare provisions, including officially changing the title of “physician assistants” to “physician associates.”

March 8, 2024

PA Licensure Compact Update: Model Legislation Clears West Virginia Senate

After seven states have enacted the compact model legislation, the compact will be activated and begin the process to operationalize the compact and be able to give out privileges to practice.

February 28, 2024

AAPA, APAOG Join Nursing Organizations in Opposing PA Practice Restrictions in Montana

AAPA recently joined the Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG), the Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), and the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) in an amicus brief in a case before the Montana Supreme Court.

February 14, 2024

New Federal Rule Allows PAs at OTPs to Order Methadone

On February 2, SAMHSA and HHS issued a new final rule that changes the definition of providers who are able to order the dispensing of methadone at opioid treatment programs, consistent with DEA licensing and state law, to include PAs at opioid treatment programs.

February 13, 2024

New Study Published in Journal of Medical Regulation Affirms Removing Barriers to PA Practice Improves Patient Access to High-quality Care

Removing barriers to physician associate/assistant (PA) practice improves access to high-quality, cost-effective care and maintains patient safety, according to an article published today in the Journal of Medical Regulation (JMR).

February 13, 2024

AAPA Joins Amicus Brief to Protect PA Practice

Together with the Association of PAs in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG), the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNW), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), AAPA has joined an amicus brief regarding a court case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that has been appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).

February 12, 2024

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