Press Releases

The Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision has launched the Uniform Application (UA) for physician assistants (PAs) to simplify and streamline the application process for PAs seeking licensure in multiple states.

August 3, 2017 – The American Academy of PAs applauds Congress for passage of legislation that will implement competitive pay for PAs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, the single largest employer of PAs in the U.S. The VA Choice and Quality Employment Act now moves forward to the President’s desk for signature.

July 20, 2017 – L. Gail Curtis, MPAS, PA-C, assumed leadership of the American Academy of PAs on July 1.  As president and chair of the Board of Directors, Curtis will lead the national professional organization which represents the interests of more than 115,500 PAs in the United States.

July 14, 2016 - In response to pressure from AAPA and other national groups, Congress this week overwhelmingly passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016.