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Giving Back Matters: PA Giving Day

The PA Foundation promotes better health and wellness by providing PAs and PA students with philanthropic opportunities and resources. Lynette Sappe-Watkins, the PA Foundation’s executive director, encourages you to donate on Oct. 6, PA Giving Day.

October 1, 2019

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5 Steps You Can Take to Elevate your Organization’s Social Media

When used effectively, social media provides PA organizations opportunities to engage more people, meet goals, and further the profession. Here are some tips to help your caucus, chapter, special interest group, or specialty organization build its social media presence.

October 1, 2019

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How PAs Can Take on More Responsibility Without Burning Out

As we advance in our careers, it’s natural to want to take on more responsibility. But there’s a tricky balance – we don’t want our PA practice or our enthusiasm for healthcare to suffer. Follow these four tips to take on more without burning out.

September 30, 2019

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CMS Approves Rule Changes to Improve PA Practice

A final CMS rule, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Regulatory Provisions to Promote Program Efficiency, Transparency, and Burden Reduction, released yesterday contains a number of PA-positive regulatory changes initiated by AAPA as part of CMS’ burden reduction efforts.

September 27, 2019

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Why I Changed Specialties as a PA

One of the major advantages of becoming a PA is that it is relatively easy to change from one specialty to another without the need for new certification. More than 50% of PAs will change specialties during their careers, according to AAPA’s Salary Report.

September 24, 2019

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Student Academy President Appoints Student Board Committee Members

Student Academy President Cooper Couch appointed 37 PA student volunteers to the Student Board Committees, who will report on their accomplishments at AAPA 2020. These opportunities empower PA students to develop their leadership and volunteer skills while in PA school.

September 23, 2019

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How You Can Celebrate PA Week 2019

Every year from October 6-12, we celebrate National PA Week, which recognizes the PA profession and its contributions to the nation’s health. This week is also an opportunity to raise awareness and visibility of the profession.

September 20, 2019

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Bianca Belcher: 4 Things to Know About Becoming a Leader

Executive Director of Clinical Integration, Bianca Belcher, MPH, PA-C, talks about how she has transitioned from clinician to a senior leadership role. Her advice to future leaders: Get involved, communicate effectively, work hard, see the big picture, and network.

September 19, 2019