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PA’s ‘Medcomic’ Books Combine Talent for Art and Passion for Healthcare

When he was a PA student at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, Jorge Muniz, PA-C, infused his studies with one of his life-long passions: drawing. Within two years, Muniz had completed nearly 100 illustrations and decided to self-publish “The Medcomic Book.”

December 11, 2020

Top 10 Paying Specialties in the PA Profession

The top paid specialties in the PA profession are currently cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery as well as thoracic surgery, followed by emergency medicine. Among the 10 highest compensated specialties in the PA profession, four of the top 10 specialties are surgical subspecialties.

December 9, 2020

A Day in the Life of a PA in Ophthalmology

Joel Ciolek, MSPA, PA-C, is one of 80 PAs practicing in ophthalmology. He enjoys looking into someone’s eyes for a living and preserving and restoring vision. He describes a typical day doing comprehensive, medical retina, and vitreoretinal surgery.

December 8, 2020

CMS Releases 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Rule

As part of the final 2021 Physician Fee Schedule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) permanently authorized PAs to supervise clinical staff who perform diagnostic tests for Medicare beneficiaries.

December 2, 2020

Hwal Lee conducting an MHFA training at a community college

Mental Health First Aid Instructor Advocates for PA Students

How can PA students be better supported during the challenges of PA school? Mental Health First Aid instructor and PA student Hwal Lee conducted research to find out. His study concluded that PA students could benefit from earlier mental health training.

November 30, 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

CMS Mandatory Reporting Program to Include PAs

Starting January 1, 2021, PAs are required to be included in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments program. Open Payments is a national disclosure database aimed at improving transparency about financial relationships on a public website.

November 18, 2020

VA Establishes Path to Potentially Adopt Full Practice Authority for PAs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an interim final rule that could serve as a step towards authorizing PAs working at the VA to be granted full practice authority. The rule confirms the VA’s authority to establish national standards of practice.

November 16, 2020

PA Dedicated to Helping Survivors of Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking

Ten years ago, Shantae Rodriguez, PA-C, encountered her first victim of sexual assault. She has since devoted her PA career and her volunteer medical trips to helping survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking. Now, she implores more PAs to get involved.

November 13, 2020

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