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PAs and Social Determinants of Health: 4 Things to Know

Understanding social determinants of health along with treatment creates a holistic approach that may benefit patients in the long-term. PAs that integrate social determinants of health into patient care see greater satisfaction with care, health outcomes, and patient adherence to medical advice.

July 1, 2020

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First National Survey of Physician Assistants on COVID-19 Crisis

A new national survey of PAs was released today from the AAPA. It shows the considerable contributions of PAs and the scale at which they have had to adapt to meet the needs of patients during the COVID-19 crisis.

May 19, 2020

Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence Presents Unique Challenges

Sexual violence affects every demographic and every community, making it a serious public health concern. Proper identification of sexual violence and treatment is the first line in positive patient outcomes. Healthcare providers need to be aware of sexual violence as a factor for overall wellness.

April 30, 2020

Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Clinical Setting

Medical providers such as PAs are often the first point of contact for caretakers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and as such, need to be comfortable speaking about how to identify red flags of ASD, and where to refer caretakers if there is any concern.

April 8, 2020

Practice Barriers in State Laws are Associated with Lower PA Salaries

Last year, AAPA Research examined the relationship between AAPA’s Six Key Elements of a Modern PA Practice Act and PA compensation. They found a statistically significant difference in PA compensation related to the adoption of two of the Six Key Elements.

February 20, 2020

Charting CME on Health Disparities Leads to Positive Changes in PA Practice

Analysis of CME completed by PAs called “Outside the Box: Reducing Health Disparities,” has shown that an innovative approach involving charting and treatment can change PA behavior and improve patient interactions around health disparities in five domains.

January 21, 2020

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Introducing the AAPA Salary Explorer: Personalized Data in Seconds

There’s a new Salary Report in town … it’s gone digital and is customizable. The AAPA Salary Explorer gives you information about compensation in seconds. Even more features coming in 2020!

November 26, 2019

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PAs Tied for 7th on List of Fastest-Growing Professions

According to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the PA profession is tied for seventh on the list of fastest-growing occupations in the country. The profession is expected to grow 31% between 2018 and 2028.

November 15, 2019

How to Talk With Patients About Intimate Partner Violence

Only 30% of PAs regularly ask their patients about domestic violence and 51% say that they have never had training in the treatment/management of domestic violence survivors. Of those PAs who have had training, only 60% feel prepared to treat survivors.

October 23, 2019

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