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American Academy of PAs Announces 2020 Individual Excellence Award Recipients

The American Academy of PAs is pleased to announce its annual awards to PAs who have distinguished themselves in service to their patients and their communities, and who have been dedicated advocates for the PA profession.

April 27, 2020

AAPA President Receives Honorary DMSc from University of Lynchburg

The University of Lynchburg conferred an honorary DMSc degree upon David E. Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, president and chair of the AAPA Board of Directors. Lynchburg President Dr. Kenneth Garren and School of PA Medicine Dean Dr. Jeremy Welsh, DHSc, JD, PA-C, presented the honor.

April 24, 2020

AAPA Moves to New Accreditation Management System

AAPA has moved to a new accreditation management system that provides an improved user experience to better meet as AAPA CME provider needs. The application and management process have been updated, as well as the fee structure.

April 15, 2020

PA and National Guard Service Member Dies Due to Coronavirus

AAPA was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Capt. Douglas Linn Hickok, a PA and member of the New Jersey Army National Guard, after he contracted coronavirus.

April 2, 2020

PAs Needed: VA Hiring For 157 Locations

The Department of Veterans Affairs knows that the COVID-19 response will continue for some time, and recently announced that it is hiring PAs in more than 157 of its locations.

April 1, 2020

AAPA Won’t Rest Until PAs are Fully Empowered to Respond to COVID-19

What is AAPA doing to respond to the COVID-19 crisis? We are aggressively advocating on behalf of PAs and their patients, providing members with important resources, and raising public awareness about the profession.

March 31, 2020

AAPA Calls on Governors to Empower Physician Assistants in COVID-19 Fight

AAPA is calling on all governors in all states to waive physician supervision or collaboration requirements for PAs during a declared public health emergency or disaster through executive orders.

March 31, 2020

AAPA and Abbott Partner to Offer Monthly Nutrition-Related Content to PAs

In 2020, AAPA and Abbott will again join forces to offer monthly nutrition-related content on AAPA’s website for PAs to further develop their awareness and understanding of fundamental principles of nutrition and intervention strategies.

March 16, 2020

Joint Commission Removes “Licensed Independent Practitioner” Term From Restraint and Seclusion Standards

Effective March 15, Joint Commission is removing the term “licensed independent practitioner” (LIP) from hospital restraint and seclusion standards, clarifying that PAs are qualified to order restraint or seclusion and removing a barrier to patient safety in hospitals.

March 6, 2020

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