Meet Your 2026 NomCom Endorsed Candidates
Explore the candidates endorsed by AAPA's 2026 Nominating Committee. Learn about the evaluation and selection process behind each endorsement.
April 16, 2026
In Continued Momentum at the State Level, Kentucky Makes Critical Improvements to State’s PA Practice Environment
On April 10, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed SB 116 into law, a major healthcare bill that removes decades-old practice laws and strengthens Kentucky’s PA workforce and delivery of care.
April 14, 2026
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