AAPA Reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021
In honor of Dr. King, AAPA reaffirms our commitment to empowering PAs with information, tools, and resources to address health inequities.
January 15, 2021
PA Named Best Overall Job in 2021 by U.S. News & World Report
PA rose to the No. 1 spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Jobs list. The rankings factor in important aspects of a job including growth potential, work-life balance, and salary.
January 12, 2021
Could Rheumatology Be the Right Specialty for You?
The rheumatology specialty faces personnel shortages that may worsen as the population ages while rheumatologists retire. That’s why AAPA is offering new Rheumatic Learning curriculum which delivers a patient-case based simulated experience.
January 4, 2021
AAPA President: PAs Have an Opportunity to Lead and Build Trust in COVID-19 Vaccines
AAPA President Beth Smolko shares her own personal COVID-19 story and is heartened by what PAs are doing to build public trust in COVID-19 vaccines. AAPA is now sharing tools and information to help you talk to your patients about the vaccines.
December 28, 2020
Coronavirus Relief & Omnibus Agreement Authorizes PAs to Receive Direct Payment Under Medicare
AAPA commends the U.S Congress for passing legislation authorizing PAs to receive direct payment under Medicare as part of the Coronavirus Relief & Omnibus Agreement. The PA Direct Payment Act (S.596/H.R. 1052) will take effect January 1, 2022.
December 28, 2020
AAPA Joins Coalition to Advocate for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
AAPA has joined more than 60 other organizations in support of the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project to help inspire vaccine confidence in communities. The Project will encourage adherence to robust regulatory review of COVID-19 vaccines.
December 17, 2020
AAPA Applauds FDA, CDC for Timely Authorization of First COVID-19 Vaccine
The American Academy of PAs applauds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for their timely, yet thorough and rigorous, scientific review and approval for emergency use of the first COVID-19 vaccine.
December 14, 2020
WPP and AAPA Report to HOD on PA Title Change Investigation
AAPA’s House of Delegates heard final reports from WPP, the agency tasked with performing the PA Title Change Investigation, and AAPA. Next steps are now with delegates as they return to their respective constituencies to prepare for the May 2021 HOD meeting.
November 24, 2020
House of Delegates to Hear Report on PA Title Change Investigation Nov. 20
AAPA members are invited to attend the 2020 House of Delegates Virtual Meeting to hear the Title Change Investigation final reports from WPP/Landor and AAPA on Thursday, Nov. 20. Non-HOD delegate members must register to attend.
November 5, 2020