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Resources for Supporting Brain Health and Navigating Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

In the United States, more than 7 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s disease—the most common type of dementia. As frontline providers, PAs are positioned to advance brain health, as well as early diagnosis, screening, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

June 16, 2026

Half the Country Now Part of PA Licensure Compact as Rhode Island Becomes 25th Member

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) celebrates Rhode Island becoming the 25th member of the PA Licensure Compact, following Governor Dan McKee’s signing of HB 7127.

June 15, 2026

Rhode Island Becomes 25th State in PA Licensure Compact, Marking Major Moment in Compact Adoption

On June 12, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed HB 7127 into law, making Rhode Island the 25th member of the PA Licensure Compact. This officially brings the PA Licensure Compact to half the nation, a major achievement since the compact’s model language was finalized and states began introducing language in December 2022.

June 15, 2026

A Legacy of Service: AAPA and PAF Honor Kenneth Moritsugu

During AAPA 2026 in New Orleans, AAPA and PAF recognized Kenneth P. Moritsugu for his extraordinary career in public health and decades of service to the Physician Associate Foundation. His leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to advancing healthcare have left a lasting mark on the PA profession and the communities PAs serve.

June 5, 2026

PA Ashley Tolliver Brings Back the House Call with Redicare Mobile Health Service

As a young adult, Ashley Tolliver was surprised to learn that people in small rural towns and big cities experience the same barriers to healthcare. Now a physician associate in Maryland, Tolliver founded Redicare to provide urgent care and primary care services in the home—an important step in beginning to tackle these barriers.

June 3, 2026

Physician Associate Organizations Sue Department of Education to Protect PA Students’ Access to Federal Student Loans

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association (PAEA) today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the final Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) rule as unlawful ahead of its July 1 implementation date.

June 3, 2026

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Resources for Supporting Brain Health and Navigating Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

Half the Country Now Part of PA Licensure Compact as Rhode Island Becomes 25th Member

Rhode Island Becomes 25th State in PA Licensure Compact, Marking Major Moment in Compact Adoption

A Legacy of Service: AAPA and PAF Honor Kenneth Moritsugu

PA Ashley Tolliver Brings Back the House Call with Redicare Mobile Health Service

Physician Associate Organizations Sue Department of Education to Protect PA Students’ Access to Federal Student Loans

AAPA Board of Directors General Election Results Are In!

AAPA Student Academy Board of Directors 2026 Election Results Are In!

Top 10 Highest Paying Specialties in the PA Profession in 2025

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