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AAPA Commends U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler for Introducing Legislation to Protect Access to Student Loans for PAs, Other Professions

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) commends U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17-R) for introducing legislation to ensure physician associates/assistants (PAs) and several other professions are included in the “professional” tier for federal student loans.

December 18, 2025

Senators Collins, Blumenthal Introduce AAPA Priority Bill to Improve Federal Workers’ Access to Injury Compensation

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have introduced the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act – a key federal priority for AAPA.

December 3, 2025

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

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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

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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

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