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U.S. Adults Spend Eight Hours Monthly Coordinating Healthcare, Find System “Overwhelming”

U.S. adults spend the equivalent of an entire eight-hour workday per month coordinating healthcare for themselves and/or their family or loved ones, according to a new patient experience survey conducted by The Harris Poll, on behalf of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA).

May 17, 2023

PA James “Rick” Kilgore Prepares to Attend His 41st Consecutive AAPA Conference

PA James “Rick” Kilgore attended his first AAPA annual conference in 1982. Now, as he prepares for his 41st consecutive conference, he talks about his career in clinical research and more, his involvement in volunteerism at the local and national level; and what he is most looking forward to at AAPA 2023.

May 16, 2023

Iowa Governor Signs PA Practice Modernization Bill Into Law

On May 10, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law HF 424, legislation that removes the requirement for a PA to be supervised by a physician in order to practice medicine.

May 10, 2023

Annual PA Compensation Continues Rising, Increases 4.3% Over 2021

Physician associate/assistant (PA) base compensation, without bonuses, continued to rise in 2022, increasing 4.3% from $115,000 in 2021 to $120,000 in 2022.

May 3, 2023

AAPA Responds to Expiration of CMS Public Health Emergency

The public health emergency (PHE) declaration, put in place by the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic, temporarily lifted several outdated policies that prevented PAs from practicing to the full extent of their education and experience. In a letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, AAPA requested that certain PHE policies become permanent and others be discontinued or amended.

May 2, 2023

How to Find Protected Research Time

Do you have an important research question, but have limited time to explore it? Don’t have an individual research project but are looking to broaden your research capacity? No matter where you’re starting, AAPA has financial support for researchers!

May 2, 2023

PA Licensure Compact Bill Passes Texas House of Representatives

With the recent Texas House of Representatives passage of HB 2544, the Lone Star State is on its way toward becoming the next state to adopt the PA Licensure Compact! On April 26, the House passed the legislation by a vote of 135-11.

May 2, 2023

PAs in Administration Offer Advice for Expanding Leadership Skills

An AAPA Huddle Ask Me session called on two experienced PAs to answer questions on developing leadership skills, knowing when to obtain an additional degree, and the advantages and disadvantages of various administration roles.

April 27, 2023

AAPA to Explore Future of Healthcare and Spotlight Brain Health at 2023 Conference in Nashville

AAPA to Explore Future of Healthcare and Spotlight Brain Health at 2023 Conference in Nashville ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 27, 2023) – The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) will address […]

April 27, 2023

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