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AAPA Announces Agnes M. Compagnone as PA Foundation Executive Director

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is pleased to welcome Agnes M. Compagnone, DMSc, PA-C, as executive director (ED) of the PA Foundation (PAF), the philanthropic arm of AAPA.

July 26, 2023

American Academy of Physician Associates Names Jennifer M. Orozco as Its Chief Medical Officer

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) today named Jennifer M. Orozco, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, as the organization’s first Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

July 11, 2023

American Academy of Physician Associates Announces 2023-24 Board of Directors

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Board of Directors began its 2023-2024 leadership year on July 1.

July 5, 2023

AAPA Announces 2023 Individual Excellence Award Recipients

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is pleased to announce its annual awards to physician associates/physician assistants (PA) and PA students who have distinguished themselves in service to their patients and their communities, and who have been dedicated advocates for the PA profession.

May 21, 2023

U.S. Adults Spend Eight Hours Monthly Coordinating Healthcare, Find System “Overwhelming”

U.S. adults spend the equivalent of an entire eight-hour workday per month coordinating healthcare for themselves and/or their family or loved ones, according to a new patient experience survey conducted by The Harris Poll, on behalf of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA).

May 17, 2023

Annual PA Compensation Continues Rising, Increases 4.3% Over 2021

Physician associate/assistant (PA) base compensation, without bonuses, continued to rise in 2022, increasing 4.3% from $115,000 in 2021 to $120,000 in 2022.

May 3, 2023

AAPA to Explore Future of Healthcare and Spotlight Brain Health at 2023 Conference in Nashville

AAPA to Explore Future of Healthcare and Spotlight Brain Health at 2023 Conference in Nashville ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 27, 2023) – The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) will address […]

April 27, 2023

Nation’s healthcare organizations urge COVID-19 and influenza vaccination and treatment

Given the anticipated increase in COVID-19 and influenza cases this fall and winter, America’s healthcare professional organizations are coming together to remind the public of the importance of vaccinations and early treatment.

November 21, 2022

AAPA announces plans for third cohort of the Obesity Management in Primary Care Training and Certificate Program

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), in partnership with the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE), and The Obesity Society (TOS), announced plans for the third, and largest, cohort of its Obesity Management in Primary Care Training and Certificate Program.

October 18, 2022

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