Guide to PA Regulations, Compliance, and Professional Practice 2024
The Guide to PA Regulations and Compliance provides PA policy and compliance guidance to PAs, PA leaders and managers, administrators, employers, commercial payers, and regulatory agencies—a definitive resource on PA…
PA Licensure Compact Update: Model Legislation Clears West Virginia Senate
After seven states have enacted the compact model legislation, the compact will be activated and begin the process to operationalize the compact and be able to give out privileges to practice.
February 28, 2024
State Advocacy Days: Update and Progress in Participating States
With legislatures across the country in session, it’s the season of state advocacy days. Congratulations to all state chapters who have held successful events at your capitols!
February 26, 2024
New Federal Rule Allows PAs at OTPs to Order Methadone
On February 2, SAMHSA and HHS issued a new final rule that changes the definition of providers who are able to order the dispensing of methadone at opioid treatment programs, consistent with DEA licensing and state law, to include PAs at opioid treatment programs.
February 13, 2024
AAPA Joins Amicus Brief to Protect PA Practice
Together with the Association of PAs in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG), the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNW), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), AAPA has joined an amicus brief regarding a court case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that has been appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).
February 12, 2024