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North Carolina Enacts Law Removing Supervision Requirements for Experienced PAs

On July 1, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed House Bill 67 into a law, a sweeping healthcare workforce reform bill that includes two key PA-related provisions that will improve patients’ abilities to access timely healthcare.

July 1, 2025

PA Licensure Compact: Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Join

Connecticut is now a member of the PA Licensure Compact, following this week’s signing of HB 7287!

June 27, 2025

Momentum Builds: New Hampshire Becomes Third State to Enact PA Title Change 

New Hampshire just became the third state to adopt “physician associate” as the official title for PAs, signaling growing nationwide recognition and momentum for title change.

June 19, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: Tackling Tumultuous Times

From title change legislation to federal advocacy, it's been a busy month. Our advocacy efforts are working - let's keep it going!

June 18, 2025

Maine Becomes Second State to Secure Legislative Title Change

Maine became the second state to change the title of the PA profession to physician associate with LD 1166 becoming law. Oregon previously adopted the updated title in April 2024.

June 14, 2025

PA Student Sabrina Leonard Prioritizes Advocacy and Community Involvement

Sabrina Leonard was inspired to join the healthcare field after a traumatic event impacted her family. Now, as a PA student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Leonard has made time for advocacy efforts that are important to her. She hopes to encourage other PAs to use their voices to make an impact in the PA profession and their communities.

June 11, 2025

Oklahoma Enacts Legislation Significantly Modernizing PA Practice

In a reminder to PA advocates in every state, the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Associates (OAPA) proved a familiar saying this week: It’s not over ‘til it’s over.

June 2, 2025

PA Licensure Compact Update: Iowa Governor Signs HF 300

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 300 into law on May 27, making Iowa the 17th state to join the PA Licensure Compact. Leaders from the Iowa Physician Assistant Society (IPAS) attended the signing ceremony for the bill, which passed unanimously in both the Iowa House and the Senate.

May 28, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: Fighting for Medicare

The Advocacy Division is eager to connect with as many members, CO leaders, and delegates as we possibly can to exchange information that will shape our collective advocacy efforts for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.

May 14, 2025

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