The attendees gathering at the AAPA 2019 Distinguished Fellows reception

AAPA Announces New Distinguished Fellows

Leadership. Service. Dedication. AAPA’s Distinguished Fellow Program is a select group of PAs who represent the best qualities of the PA profession. This year, AAPA is proud to add 48 new names to this growing list.

Reluctant to Discuss Reimbursement? Let the Experts Help

The rules surrounding reimbursement and payment policies are changing rapidly. As healthcare delivery transforms into a value-based payment model, PAs must be aware of how they can facilitate a high-performing, patient-centered delivery model with patients at the forefront of that care model.
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Brush Up on Best Practices for LinkedIn

Create a professional health care community following best practices recommended by LinkedIn Senior News Editor - Healthcare Beth Kutscher, an AAPA 2019 guest speaker. Are you sharing, starting a conversation, including a photo, and mixing it up?
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A Day in the Life of a PA in a Medical ICU

Erin Stutz, PA-C, works in pulmonary critical care in the medical ICU at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). She shares what her days are like, and why the upcoming Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp is worth your time.
PA smiling and a group of PAs talking behind her

New PAs: Ask Questions and Know Your Value

Common questions during AAPA 2019 underscored that the gender wage gap, salary negotiations and diversity within teams remain top concerns for many PAs about to enter the job market. One tip is to arm yourself with information.
Tiffany Hodgson and Alexandra Kayat at the National Rural Health Conference

U.S.-Trained PAs Pave the Way for the Profession in New Zealand

Considering moving overseas but not sure what it would mean for your job as a PA? U.S.-trained PAs share their experiences, challenges, and efforts in pioneering the PA profession in New Zealand, where there is no formally established role for PAs.