Advocacy in Action: Mid-Year Progress, Reflections, and So Much More yet to Come!
We have reached the midpoint of the legislative year and have numerous achievements to celebrate!
April 13, 2026
Iowa Marks Major Milestone with Passage of Title Change Legislation
Iowa has become the fourth state to officially adopt title change legislation following Governor Kim Reynolds’ signature of HB 2269 / SF 2190 on April 9.
April 13, 2026
Legislation Signed by Virginia Governor Spanberger Will Modernize PA Practice Law, Expand Patient Access to Care
The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger for signing HB 746 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state’s more than 5,150 physician associates (PAs).
April 10, 2026
The PA Who Prescribes Authenticity in HBO’s ‘The Pitt’
Melette Le Blanc-Cabot has built a career moving between the controlled chaos of hospital trauma rooms and the carefully choreographed intensity of television sets. Over the years, Le Blanc-Cabot has served on a range of hospital-based TV dramas as either a medical advisor or a med tech, bringing her real-life clinical expertise into every scene.
April 10, 2026
Legislation Signed by Maine Governor Mills Will Optimize PA Workforce, Expand Patient Access to Care
The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Maine Governor Janet Mills for signing LD 2088 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state’s more than 1,100 physician associates (PAs).
April 6, 2026
Kansas Moves from ‘Supervision’ to ‘Collaboration’ and Closer to an Optimal Practice Environment
Legislation signed into law by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will enact three foundational modernizations to the state’s PA Practice Act, achieving significant improvements to the state’s practice environment.
April 6, 2026
Following Unanimous Legislative Support, Alabama Joins the PA Licensure Compact as the 24th State
Alabama lawmakers have taken steps to strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce and improve patient access to care by passing HB 156, paving the way for Alabama’s more than 1,400 PAs to participate in the PA Licensure Compact.
March 18, 2026
AAPA Urges HHS to Include PAs in Future Reimbursement Rules for Use of AI Technology
In early 2026, AAPA submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the topics of Artificial Intelligence and Medicare Advantage.
March 16, 2026
South Dakota Joins PA Compact in Third RHTP-driven Win for PAs
South Dakota is now the 23rd state to enter the PA Licensure Compact, following the signing of (H.B. 1146). This win comes on the heels of the state’s pledge to enter the PA Licensure Compact as part of its application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funds.
March 10, 2026