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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Resources
Issue Briefs
AAPA issue briefs cover a wide range of topics that are important to PAs and PA practice.
PA State Practice Map
Overview of the PA practice environment across the country.
Advocacy News
South Dakota Governor Signs Legislation Removing Mandatory Practice Agreements
South Dakota PAs are celebrating a major win for the profession, following the signing of HB 1071 into law on the evening of March 27. The legislation modernizes PA practice in the state by eliminating the requirement for PAs to have a collaboration agreement with a specific physician after 6,000 hours, which is equivalent to three years of full-time practice.
March 28, 2025
PA Licensure Compact Update: Arkansas Becomes 14th State to Enter PA Compact
Arkansas has officially adopted the PA Licensure Compact model legislation following the signing of S.B. 101 on March 18, bringing the total of states in the PA Licensure Compact to fourteen.
March 19, 2025
Advocacy in Action: Making Strides in 2025
Just three months into the legislative calendar, PAs across the country are making huge strides for patients and the PA profession.
March 18, 2025
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