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.
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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.
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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.
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From Riding Bulls to Seeing Patients: Former Pro Becomes a PA

Wiley Petersen, PA-C, spent 12 years of his life as a professional bull rider. When it came time for his next career move, he decided to become a PA. Going back to school seemed like an insurmountable challenge, but Petersen persevered.
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NCCPA Shares Q1 PANRE Pilot Results During AAPA 2019

Curious how the pilot alternative to PANRE is going? NCCPA unveiled first-quarter outcomes during an update at AAPA 2019, and the results so far indicate that participating PAs are quickly adapting to the alternative and answering questions during business hours.