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American Academy of PAs Announces 2021-22 Board of Directors

The American Academy of PAs (AAPA) Board of Directors began its 2021-2022 leadership year on July 1. Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, will lead the organization as AAPA President and Chair of the Board.

July 19, 2021

Primary Care Collaborative Appoints AAPA CEO Lisa Gables to Board of Directors

AAPA CEO Lisa M. Gables, CPA, was recently appointed to the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) Board of Directors. PCC is dedicated to advancing an effective and efficient health system built on a strong foundation of primary care and the patient-centered medical home.

June 16, 2021

Health eCareers and American Academy of PAs Announce Partnership

Health eCareers and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) are pleased to announce a partnership to connect PAs (physician assistants) with more job opportunities with an all-new, improved job board.

June 2, 2021

American Academy of PAs Announces 2021 Individual Excellence Award Recipients

AAPA is pleased to announce its 2021 Awards to PAs 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 26, 2021

COVID-19 Leads to Slight Dip in Annual Physician Assistant Compensation

After years of steady growth, PA median compensation decreased slightly in 2020, falling from $111,000 in 2019 to $110,000 due in part to reduced hourly wages resulting from COVID-19, according to the 2021 AAPA Salary Report. AAPA released a digital version of its salary report today; the full report will be available in July.

April 29, 2021

AAPA, AANP Ask HHS to Amend New Guidelines for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

AAPA and AANP have submitted a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar, in response to the recent HHS notice of “Practice Guidelines for the Administration of Buprenorphine for Treating Opioid Use Disorder.”

January 15, 2021

Coronavirus Relief & Omnibus Agreement Authorizes PAs to Receive Direct Payment Under Medicare

AAPA commends the U.S Congress for passing legislation authorizing PAs to receive direct payment under Medicare as part of the Coronavirus Relief & Omnibus Agreement. The PA Direct Payment Act (S.596/H.R. 1052) will take effect January 1, 2022.

December 28, 2020

VA Implements Competitive Pay, Other Advances in PA Practice

AAPA applauds the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for releasing an updated PA Handbook which implements competitive pay for PAs along with other changes related to the PA profession that will modernize the VA’s qualification standards for PAs and expand access to care to our nation’s veterans.

October 9, 2020

Lisa M. Gables Named CEO of the American Academy of PAs

Lisa M. Gables, CPA, was named chief executive officer of AAPA, the membership organization representing more than 140,000 PAs, or physician assistants, nationwide.

September 30, 2020

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