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A Clinical Case: Evaluation and Disposition of Patients at Risk for COVID-19 Infection

In this clinically focused article, two PAs reflect on a recent study uncovering racial bias in pulse oximetry measurement, finding it emblematic of broader concerns regarding equitable access to medical care, especially COVID-19 follow-up and support services, for underserved and minority patient communities.

April 26, 2022

Get to Know the Nominating Work Group

With the 2022 AAPA Elections now underway, prospective voters will notice that some candidates are “endorsed by the Nominating Work Group” while others are “self-declared” candidates. 2021-2022 NWG Chair Rachel Weinzimmer explains what this means and how it reflects the charges and work of the NWG.

April 21, 2022

AAPA CEO Lisa M. Gables to Lead American Society on Aging as Board Chair

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) CEO Lisa M. Gables, CPA was announced as the new chair of the American Society on Aging (ASA) today during the organization’s On Aging Conference.

April 20, 2022

American Academy of Physician Associates Teams up with Indianapolis Colts to Kick Mental Health Stigma

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is tackling the pervasive mental health crisis by teaming up with the Indianapolis Colts during AAPA 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to discuss ways to increase mental health awareness, education, and access to care.

April 7, 2022

PAs in Dermatology Offer Advice for Breaking into the Competitive Specialty

In Huddle’s latest Ask Me session, PAs in dermatology Amber Blair, MMS, PA-C, and Kristin Rygg, MPAS, PA-C, fielded questions from students and practicing PAs looking to enter the dermatology specialty.

April 7, 2022

Why Genetics Matters for PAs and Patients

“One size fits all” medicine has numerous limitations, especially when diagnosing and treating conditions that are influenced by genetics. Panelists in the “Getting Into Your Genes” webinar discussed how an informed approach to genetics, especially one that incorporates diverse data, can inform patient care and address health disparities.

April 4, 2022

AAPA Puts Mental Health of Patients, Providers at the Forefront of First In-Person Conference Since 2019

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) will kick off its 2022 conference with an intimate conversation between Emmy Award-winning journalist Jane Pauley and world champion gymnast Simone Biles, who will discuss their own experiences with mental health challenges.

March 29, 2022

Welcome to the AAPA House of Delegates

At one point or another, as an AAPA member, you may have had some questions about the AAPA House of Delegates (HOD). In this HOD 101, learn about the HOD’s purpose, delegates, and policy – as well as why it all matters to you.

March 28, 2022

Why PAs and their Patients Can Benefit from Nutrition Education

The PA Foundation’s Nutrition Outreach Fellowship provides PAs with training and resources to build on their knowledge of nutrition. This helps them to both enhance their clinical practice and to give back to their healthcare peers and communities.

March 28, 2022