Barriers to Providing Care Improving, But More Work Remains

By 2030, the U.S. may face a shortage of 42,600 to 121,300 physicians, according to the 2018 projections established by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Within their model, they found that general population growth coupled with the aging population accounts for most of the projected shortfall.

July 16, 2018

Right Time, Right Place: PA Saves a Life

If not for a PA who was in the right place at the right time during a May 20 Olympic Triathlon in southeastern Pennsylvania, a 51-year-old airline pilot would not be alive today.

July 13, 2018

Ortho PA Turns Soccer Passion into Profession

He is a smooth operator who thinks fast, remains composed under intense pressure and has a calming effect on those around him. That’s how most people describe PA Andy Hylton—both at his orthopedic clinic and on the professional soccer field.

July 11, 2018

Rhode Island Enacts PA-Positive Bills

PAs in Rhode Island will have greater ability to authorize care for their patients thanks to the enactment of two new laws. These important changes were the product of a collaborative effort between the RIAPA and the Rhode Island State Nurses Association.

July 5, 2018

PA Gives Back to Recent Grads, Community and International Aid

Jason Prevelige works full time in an emergency department, spends his off days working at a children’s medical center, and serves as a community firefighter and non-profit board member. He also gives back to the PA community by volunteering on AAPA’s Early-Career Commission.

July 5, 2018

Maureen Regan: From Clinical Provider to Healthcare Exec

Maureen Regan’s career path from clinical provider to healthcare executive might be summed up in seven words: “I was never afraid to change gears.” After taking her first position as a surgical PA, Regan moved on to positions in academic medicine, hospital operations, and ambulatory surgery, all while raising five children.

July 3, 2018

Connecticut Eliminates Ratio Restriction

With the recent enactment of Public Act No. 18-168 (HB 5163), Connecticut eliminated the restriction on the number of PAs with whom a physician may practice.

June 21, 2018

Fit to Fly? PA Supports Hurricane Hunters

“I don’t know of anybody [else] who’s a PA who gets to fly into hurricanes, gain additional training as a dive medical officer and plan for natural disasters. Medicine doesn’t have to be a 9-to-5 position.”

June 20, 2018

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