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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

Influential Leaders Shape a Culture of Dynamic Giving at AAPA 2025

This year, in Denver, PAF’s Women in Philanthropy, PA Moms, and PAs for Women Empowerment will host PA Adventure: An Evening at the Museum. With an expected attendance of over 150 PAs, this is an opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and connect attendees with influential leaders.

March 25, 2025

PAs Transform Post-Discharge Care, Reduce Readmissions with the Support of AI

In 2022, Carrie Hodge, PA-C, teamed up with a former ED colleague of hers, Gidon Coussin, DMSc, PA-C, and Sarig Reichert to develop a technology-driven post-discharge model of care. Together, they launched Dimer Health with a clinical platform designed to provide personalized, real-time, dynamic support for patients, during the critical time after a hospital discharge.

March 20, 2025

Top 5 Reasons Early Career PAs Should Attend AAPA 2025

This May, thousands of PAs will converge in Denver, Colorado to learn, network, and advance their careers at AAPA 2025, the largest PA conference in the country. If you are an early career PA, here are five reasons you should attend!

March 19, 2025

Exciting Updates to the Diabetes Plate are Here!

The American Diabetes Association has modernized its traditional plate method, transforming it into a variety of Placemats, flexible and inclusive resources for individualized meal planning. The improved approach not only benefits patients with diabetes, but also those with prediabetes, obesity, or anyone looking to adopt a healthier diet.

March 11, 2025