Protecting the PA Pipeline: Frequently Asked Questions about the ED’s Proposal to Cap Student Loans
To get the facts about the Department of Education's proposal to cap student loans, read AAPA's FAQ.
November 20, 2025
AAPA Highlights PA Licensure Compact in Latest American Health Law Association Publication
An AAPA-authored article highlighting the opportunities the PA Licensure Compact presents for states, healthcare systems, and PAs was recently featured in the November/December issue of the American Health Law Association's Health Law Connections.
November 19, 2025
Advocacy in Action: So much to be grateful for!
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I can’t help but reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. In 2025, PAs demonstrated an unwavering passion for patient care and advocacy that is having a tremendous impact on healthcare delivery and PA practice laws and regulation.
November 17, 2025
AAPA Testifies in South Carolina on Safety, Quality of PA Care in Push for Modernized Practice Laws
AAPA’s Vice President of Reimbursement and Professional Practice Sondra DePalma, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, delivered compelling testimony before a subcommittee of the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee on the benefits, safety, and quality of physician associate (PA) care and the importance of removing supervision requirements for these healthcare practitioners in the state.
November 6, 2025
What a Federal Government “Shutdown” Means for PAs and Their Patients
Medicare, Medicaid, and other core federal healthcare programs will continue to operate during the shutdown.
October 1, 2025
Advocacy in Action: Outcomes and Impact
Your advocacy efforts are driving real change! This month, 220+ PAs participated in AAPA’s Leadership and Advocacy Summit to advance PA priorities. CMS also has announced major policy updates and funding incentives that support PA practice modernization and expanded access to care.
September 29, 2025
Considerations for Aspiring PA Entrepreneurs
AAPA has developed a checklist to act as a guide to PA Practice ownership that will help PAs begin their business ownership journey.
September 26, 2025
AAPA Submits Comments on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
AAPA responds to 2026 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, calling on CMS to maintain transparency in PA service attribution, reduce administrative burdens, and improve patient access to care.
September 12, 2025
Meet the 2025 Recipients of the Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship
In 2024, AAPA established the Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship to recognize PA students who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to advocacy work on behalf of the PA profession. Now in its second year, this scholarship supports five PA students who are committed to carrying forward Powe’s legacy through their own leadership and advocacy efforts.
August 27, 2025