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American Academy of PAs Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors

The AAPA Board of Directors began its 2026-27 leadership year on July 1. The board will be led by President and Chair David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, a dedicated leader with more than 20 years of clinical experience in high-acuity specialties.

July 1, 2026

Block on ED’s Definition of “Professional Degree” Is the First, Not Final, Legal Victory

While AAPA and PAEA forge ahead in the next chapter of this legal fight, pre-PAs and others in the PA community may have questions about what “preliminary relief” means for students this fall and the status of our case. While we don’t have all the answers at this juncture, we want to provide you with as much insight as we can.

June 26, 2026

Federal Court Delivers Major Victory for PA Students, Patients, and the Future Healthcare Workforce

Today, a federal court blocked the Department of Education's rule affecting federal student loan limits for physician assistant students while the case proceeds, granting preliminary relief to AAPA and PAEA in their legal challenge.

June 25, 2026

Three Landmark Bills to Modernize PA Practice and Expand Access to Care Become Law in Alaska

In less than a week, Alaska took several significant steps forward in modernizing PA practice in the state through passage of SB 89, HB 110, and HB 195, marking an exciting moment for the PA profession and for Alaska’s patients.

June 24, 2026

A female family doctor is checking on the condition of a female patient at home. She measures her blood pressure, the patient is calm and a little worried. She speaks to her calmly and positively.

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

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