PA Administrators

PAs in administration utilize leadership and management competencies above and beyond their clinical skill set to positively affect patient care; they are aspiring or current experts in the business of medicine, revenue cycle management, quality improvement, health information technology, and compliance. AAPA supports PA administrators by offering opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge.

Competencies for PAs in Healthcare Administration

PA administrators should demonstrate competence in all areas of administration, including six domains of competencies: leadership, communication and interprofessional relationships, PA professional practice and advocacy, healthcare environment, business skills and principles, and education and academic development.

The 2023 set of PA administrator competencies serves as guidance for individual PAs, health systems, educators, and others who promote the development of administrative skills.

Explore the competencies, competency domains, and resources to develop administrative skills.

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SNAPPS: A Six-Step Learner-Centered Approach to Clinical Education

A six-step method for preceptors to promote critical thinking and empower learners to take an active role in their education.

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Constituent Organizations

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Research

The AAPA Research Team leads one of AAPA’s most important responsibilities: supporting research and collecting and analyzing data to track growth and change in the PA profession.

Reimbursement

Read the latest news and resources on reimbursement, compiled by the AAPA advocacy team.

State Advocacy

Learn about key issues impacting PA practice and how PAs can take action to change state policies affecting them and the care they provide for their patients.

Federal Advocacy

AAPA works closely with federal legislators, the administration and federal regulatory agencies to improve the federal legislative and regulatory landscape for PAs by removing barriers to the high-quality, cost-effective, team-based care they provide.