Oregon Governor Signs Bill Expanding PA Representation on State Medical Board

On July 18, 2023 Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law HB 2627, giving PAs in the state more opportunity to actively partake in efforts improving access to quality care in Oregon. AAPA joins the Oregon Society of Physician Assistants (OSPA) in thanking Representative Bobby Levy for her efforts in sponsoring the legislature and advocating on behalf of the PA profession.

July 21, 2023

Cross-Orgs Reaffirm Commitment to EDI

On behalf of all stakeholders within the PA community, the leaders of the Cross-Orgs (PAEA, AAPA, ARC-PA, and NCCPA) are expressing profound disappointment in and opposition to the recent decision by the Supreme Court effectively prohibiting race-conscious admissions policies in higher education.

July 11, 2023

Nevada Governor Signs Bill Giving PAs a Voice in Public Health

On June 9, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law AB364, legislation that revises the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners to include PA representation on its 11-member board. The bill ensures PAs are part of conversations surrounding quality of public health and patient care in Nevada.

June 15, 2023

AAPA Responds to Expiration of CMS Public Health Emergency

The public health emergency (PHE) declaration, put in place by the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic, temporarily lifted several outdated policies that prevented PAs from practicing to the full extent of their education and experience. In a letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, AAPA requested that certain PHE policies become permanent and others be discontinued or amended.

May 2, 2023

Montana Governor Signs Law Removing Supervision Requirement

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed HB 313 into law! Enacted upon being signed on April 18, the new law allows PAs with fewer than 8,000 practice hours to practice in collaboration with a physician or a PA with 8,000 or more practice hours.

April 20, 2023

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