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PA Licensure Compact Update: Washington Bill Signed Today

Four down and three to go! Governor Jay Inlsee has signed the state’s PA Licensure Compact bill, H.B. 1917, into law, officially rendering Washington the fourth state to enact the PA Compact.

March 14, 2024

PA Licensure Compact Update: 3 Bills Nearing Enactment

Last week, four states – Oklahoma, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington – made significant progress advancing PA Licensure Compact legislation.

March 11, 2024

Crossing Borders, Improving Care: Two PAs Who Left Their Mark Across the World

Ruth Ballweg and Kathy Pedersen have traveled around the globe to improve healthcare and expand the PA profession. Working across the U.S. and in more than 20 countries, they are an inspiration to other PAs and women in healthcare.

March 8, 2024

Oregon Bill Changing PA Title on Its Way to Governor’s Desk

On March 6, the Oregon State Legislature passed a bill that included a variety of healthcare provisions, including officially changing the title of “physician assistants” to “physician associates.”

March 8, 2024

PA Martine Altieri Brings an Obesity Medicine Clinic to Her Cardiology Patients

When applying for a position in cardiology, PA Martine Altieri expressed interest in starting an obesity medicine clinic for cardiology patients. Now Altieri, who is also a co-host of the JAAPA podcast, is focused on building up this clinic, as well educating as many PAs as possible about obesity medicine and more.

March 5, 2024

A Day in the Life of a PA in Orthopaedic Express Care

PA Chuck Dowell talks about a typical day as lead PA for an orthopaedic, urgent care-type clinic. He also recommends attending the AAPA/AAOS Musculoskeletal Galaxy Conference—a good fit for PAs in any specialty who are treating orthopaedic injuries.

February 29, 2024

PA Licensure Compact Update: Model Legislation Clears West Virginia Senate

After seven states have enacted the compact model legislation, the compact will be activated and begin the process to operationalize the compact and be able to give out privileges to practice.

February 28, 2024

State Advocacy Days: Update and Progress in Participating States

With legislatures across the country in session, it’s the season of state advocacy days. Congratulations to all state chapters who have held successful events at your capitols!

February 26, 2024

PAs Create Program to Boost Representation of Black Men in the PA Profession

To address the low percentage of Black men in the PA profession, PAs Lucy Kibe and Samuel Paik established the Empowering Diversity, Growth, and Excellence (EDGE-PA) program to offer tools and mentorship to potential PA students.

February 23, 2024

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