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AAPA Asks CMS to Remove Regulatory Restrictions on PAs Providing Care in Hospice and Facilities

In June 2025, AAPA submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the topics of hospice, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and inpatient psychiatric facilities. These comments, in response to annually released proposed rules that make adjustments to the hospice wage index and respective fee schedules, responded directly to inquiries made within the rules, as well as identified policy obstacles faced by PAs in these settings.

July 9, 2025

AAPA Submits Comments to DOJ and FTC Underscoring Anticompetitive Regulations Placing Barriers to PA Practice

In May 2025, AAPA submitted comments to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in response to separate, but similar, requests for information (RFIs) regarding the topic of anticompetitive laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels. These comments directly addressed inquiries made within the RFIs and identified obstacles faced by PAs due to anticompetitive measures.

July 9, 2025

North Carolina Enacts Law Removing Supervision Requirements for Experienced PAs

On July 1, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed House Bill 67 into a law, a sweeping healthcare workforce reform bill that includes two key PA-related provisions that will improve patients’ abilities to access timely healthcare.

July 1, 2025

PA Licensure Compact: Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Join

Connecticut is now a member of the PA Licensure Compact, following this week’s signing of HB 7287!

June 27, 2025

Momentum Builds: New Hampshire Becomes Third State to Enact PA Title Change 

New Hampshire just became the third state to adopt “physician associate” as the official title for PAs, signaling growing nationwide recognition and momentum for title change.

June 19, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: Tackling Tumultuous Times

From title change legislation to federal advocacy, it's been a busy month. Our advocacy efforts are working - let's keep it going!

June 18, 2025

Maine Becomes Second State to Secure Legislative Title Change

Maine became the second state to change the title of the PA profession to physician associate with LD 1166 becoming law. Oregon previously adopted the updated title in April 2024.

June 14, 2025

PA Student Sabrina Leonard Prioritizes Advocacy and Community Involvement

Sabrina Leonard was inspired to join the healthcare field after a traumatic event impacted her family. Now, as a PA student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Leonard has made time for advocacy efforts that are important to her. She hopes to encourage other PAs to use their voices to make an impact in the PA profession and their communities.

June 11, 2025

Oklahoma Enacts Legislation Significantly Modernizing PA Practice

In a reminder to PA advocates in every state, the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Associates (OAPA) proved a familiar saying this week: It’s not over ‘til it’s over.

June 2, 2025

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