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Practice Barriers in State Laws are Associated with Lower PA Salaries

Last year, AAPA Research examined the relationship between AAPA’s Six Key Elements of a Modern PA Practice Act and PA compensation. They found a statistically significant difference in PA compensation related to the adoption of two of the Six Key Elements.

February 20, 2020

What PA Practice Looks Like in Neuro-Oncology

Young-Bin Song, MCHS, PA-C, describes his practice at a multi-disciplinary neuro-oncology/radiation oncology brain tumor clinic at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Communicating with the patient population, he relates, requires preparation, practice, and patience.

February 19, 2020

Get Help on Complex Reimbursement Policies

Reimbursement policy outlined in regulations and provider manuals can be incredibly complex and filled with jargon. Understanding the basic framework for reimbursement can help a PA stay on the right side of the law and maximize their value in their practice setting.

February 18, 2020

AAPA’s Distinguished Fellows: Meet the Elite PAs

AAPA’s Distinguished Fellows program recognizes PAs who go above and beyond. These elite PAs are passionate about their work, dedicated to their patients and future PAs, and are working every day to advance both healthcare and the PA profession.

February 14, 2020

A Career in Orthopaedics: Why I Love the Specialty

Almas Abbas, PA-C, grew up playing sports – and getting injured. Her on-field experiences inspired an early interest in how the body works and how best to treat herself, and eventually led to a career as a PA in orthopaedics.

February 12, 2020

Country Living: Working as a PA in Rural Healthcare

Things are different in the country, and healthcare is no exception. PAs who leave the big city to work in the country are in for a unique and rewarding experience. Here’s what a few PAs had to say about working in a rural setting.

February 10, 2020

2019-2020 Student Academy Board of Directors

How to Study During PA School

Feeling overwhelmed by classes and exams? You aren’t alone. PA school is intense and stressful, and it takes some time to acclimate to the fast pace. AAPA’s Student Academy members offers their most helpful study tips so you can tackle your exams successfully.

February 6, 2020

Getting at the Root of Cardiac Threats, and Addressing Them Healthily

At least two PAs have opened consultancies to work with patients on improving their cardiac health and reducing risk factors through healthy eating and regular exercise. February’s American Heart Month is a good time to bring these initiatives to light.

February 6, 2020

Sixtus Atabong poses with his fellow providers and local children in Cameroon

Sixtus Atabong, PA-C, Leads Others to Help Underserved Communities Around the World

Growing up in Cameroon, West Africa, Sixtus Atabong, PA-C, knew achieving his goals of practicing medicine would be extremely difficult. Now a PA in neurosurgery, Atabong established a healthcare facility in his village and other communities.

February 4, 2020

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