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.
Resources by Competency Domain
Constituent Organizations
Constituent organizations are independent organizations affiliated with AAPA. They provide their members with locally based CME, networking opportunities, social gatherings, timely information, advocacy and job resources.
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.
Clinical Preceptor Recognition Program
AAPA recognizes the hard work of preceptors through its Clinical Preceptor Recognition Program. Apply now or find out more about preceptors.
Distinguished Fellow Program
AAPA honors Distinguished Fellows for leadership, service, and contributions made to the PA profession.
AAPA’s National Health Priorities & PA Resources
At AAPA, we strive to keep America’s PAs at the forefront of key health issues. View our current national health priorities here.
Gap Analysis
Information about the use and value of a Gap Analysis from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Engaging Stakeholders for Project Success
An article about stakeholder management and its importance.
Conflict Management: Difficult Conversations with Difficult People
An article about the negative consequences of conflict in healthcare and conflict resolution skills that can be used.
Best Practice Models of Interprofessional Education
This article summarizes models of collaborative and interprofessional education.
Managing Change in Healthcare
An article about the management of change in healthcare.