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New CMS Rule Provides Additional PA Practice Flexibility

CMS yesterday released additional regulatory flexibilities for PAs in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The Medicare and Medicaid Programs Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency interim final rule temporarily authorizes PAs to supervise diagnostic tests.

April 30, 2020

Letter to Congressional Leaders on COVID-19

AAPA’s letter to the leaders of the House and Senate on measures to remove practice barriers and increase access to care during the pandemic.

AAPA Applauds VA Governor Northam for Amending EO 57, Maximizing PAs in COVID-19 Response

AAPA commends Virginia Governor Ralph Northam for amending Executive Order 57 in order to allow licensed PAs with two or more years of clinical experience to practice without a collaborative agreement.

April 24, 2020

Sign-On Letter in Support of Executive Order #13890, Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors

A sign-on letter by multiple professional organizations in support of Executive Order #13890.

Communication with White House in Relation to Federal COVID-19 Response

April 21, 2020 letter to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.

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PAs and Hospice Under Medicare

PA Prescribing

An AAPA Issue Brief describing all aspects of prescribing by PAs, including prescribing controlled medications.

PARCA Sign-On Letter on COVID-19 Relief Package

April 13, 2020 letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer.

New CMS Waiver Provides Additional PA Practice Flexibility

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services yesterday released additional regulatory flexibilities in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The new waiver authorizes PAs to deliver visits to Medicare beneficiaries in a skilled nursing facility previously required to be provided by physicians.

April 10, 2020

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