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Advocacy Central

AAPA works to advance the profession and promote quality, accessibility and cost-effectiveness in patient-centered healthcare. Our advocacy engagement includes initiatives related to the federal, state and grassroots levels.

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Are you dealing with an emerging or challenging legislative, regulatory, or professional practice policy issue and need AAPA’s assistance? Please use the AAPA Policy Issue Identification Worksheet to provide us with further information.

Constituent Organizations
Federal Advocacy
Grassroots Advocacy
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State Advocacy

PA Title Change

Updating the PA title will ensure patients understand the role of PAs in healthcare delivery.

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PA Licensure Compact

A compact will streamline the process for obtaining authorization to practice in more than one state.

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Optimal Team Practice

Provide quality care without burdensome administrative constraints.

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AAPA Political Action Committee: PA PAC

PA PAC provides a means for PAs to participate in the political process on a national level.

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Resources

Issue Briefs

AAPA issue briefs cover a wide range of topics that are important to PAs and PA practice.

Advocacy Action Center

Communicate with legislators on PA priority issues.

Advocacy Action Center

Advocacy Contacts

Contact AAPA staff in the Advocacy and Government Relations department.

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PA State Practice Map

Overview of the PA practice environment across the country.

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Store Books

Purchase the definitive guides to PA state laws and reimbursement.

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Advocacy News

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Advocacy in Action: Remaining Steadfast and Forging Ahead

It’s only the second month of the new year, and the political landscape already feels vastly different from the time of my last update in January. While AAPA expected the new presidential administration would usher in change, the breadth, depth and expediency of new policy proposals has been unprecedented and has raised many questions about the future of healthcare.

February 5, 2025

Advocacy in Action: Building on 2024 Successes

It’s a new year, and the progress made in 2024 is continuing in states across the country and on the federal level for many advocacy priorities.

January 15, 2025

New York Governor Signs Three Bills to Advance PA Practice, Streamline Healthcare Delivery

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law three pieces of legislation that enhance the role of physician associates/physician assistants (PAs) throughout the state.

December 11, 2024

AAPA Advocacy Team Prepares for Potential Shifts in Healthcare Policy Following 2024 Election

With the 2024 election behind us, AAPA is gearing up for potential shifts in political leadership that could reshape healthcare policy. AAPA’s Advocacy team is preparing to navigate these changes and strengthen the PA profession’s role in the evolving landscape.

November 8, 2024

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