Iowa Governor Signs PA Practice Modernization Bill Into Law
On May 10, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law HF 424, legislation that removes the requirement for a PA to be supervised by a physician in order to practice medicine.
May 10, 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 Responds to Expiration of CMS Public Health Emergency
The public health emergency (PHE) declaration, put in place by the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic, temporarily lifted several outdated policies that prevented PAs from practicing to the full extent of their education and experience. In a letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, AAPA requested that certain PHE policies become permanent and others be discontinued or amended.
May 2, 2023
How to Find Protected Research Time
Do you have an important research question, but have limited time to explore it? Don’t have an individual research project but are looking to broaden your research capacity? No matter where you’re starting, AAPA has financial support for researchers!
May 2, 2023
PA Licensure Compact Bill Passes Texas House of Representatives
With the recent Texas House of Representatives passage of HB 2544, the Lone Star State is on its way toward becoming the next state to adopt the PA Licensure Compact! On April 26, the House passed the legislation by a vote of 135-11.
May 2, 2023
PAs in Administration Offer Advice for Expanding Leadership Skills
An AAPA Huddle Ask Me session called on two experienced PAs to answer questions on developing leadership skills, knowing when to obtain an additional degree, and the advantages and disadvantages of various administration roles.
April 27, 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
Modernization of Colorado PA Practice Act a Significant Win for Patients
On April 26, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law SB 083, legislation that will update state law to allow most PAs to practice collaboratively with a physician rather than to practice under a supervisory agreement. The bill takes effect later this summer.
April 27, 2023
Cross-Org Communication for Distribution
The four national PA organizations come together in the spirit of collaboration to form a collective known as the Cross-Orgs. While not an official governing body, the Cross-Orgs share collective responsibility for addressing important profession-wide issues like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
April 25, 2023