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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

AAPA Board of Directors General Election Results Are In!

The results of AAPA’s Board of Directors election are in, following a two-week voting period. During the 2026 election cycle, AAPA members selected a new president-elect, secretary-treasurer and two directors-at-large for the coming leadership term.

June 2, 2026

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

During the 2026 election cycle, there were 10 open Student Academy Board positions. The results are in! Learn more about the newly elected 2026-2027 Student Academy Board of Directors.

June 2, 2026

Top 10 Highest Paying Specialties in the PA Profession in 2025

Physician associates practice in all medical specialties, ranging from family medicine and urgent care to transplant surgery and dermatology. In 2025, cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery was the highest-paying PA specialty.

June 2, 2026

Advocacy in Action: Energized for the Work Ahead

It’s been a little over a week since we returned from AAPA 2026, and the Advocacy Division is feeling more energized than ever about the progress made over the past year and the outlook for the future of the profession.

June 1, 2026

Until Next Year: AAPA 2026 Highlights

This year in New Orleans, physician associates and PA students traveled from across the country to take part in AAPA 2026. Attendees participated in stimulating CME sessions, networking opportunities, two spectacular Main Stage events, and a culture-packed PA Night Out!

May 29, 2026

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