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American Academy of PAs Welcomes 2019-20 Board of Directors

The 2019-2020 American Academy of PAs (AAPA) Board of Directors began its leadership year on July 1. President and Chair of AAPA’s Board of Directors David E. Mittman, PA, DFAAPA of Boynton Beach, Florida, will lead the organization.

July 3, 2019

American Academy of PAs Responds to MedPAC’s Report on Medicare and the Health Care Delivery System

Last week, MedPAC released its June 2019 Report to the Congress: Medicare and the Health Care Delivery System, which included a recommendation to eliminate “incident to” billing for PAs (physicians assistants) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) under the Medicare program.

June 17, 2019

AAPA’s Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management Announces 2019-2020 Employers of Excellence

The American Academy of PAs’ (AAPA) Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management (CHLM) announced the winners of the Employer of Excellence (EOE) Awards during the AAPA Conference 2019 in Denver.

May 18, 2019

American Academy of PAs Announces 2019 Individual Excellence Award Recipients

AAPA is pleased to announce its 2019 annual awards to PAs and their colleagues who have distinguished themselves in service to their patients and their communities, and who have been dedicated advocates for the PA profession.

April 16, 2019

Senate Legislation to Authorize Direct Pay to PAs Under Medicare Introduced

Today, AAPA applauds U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Tom Carper (D-DE), for introducing S. 596, the Physician Assistant Direct Payment Act, authorizing PAs to receive direct payment under Medicare.

March 1, 2019

AAPA Responds to AAEM Position Statement on Advanced Practice Providers

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) recently issued a position statement on advanced practice providers (APPs), which include PAs. AAEM’s position on APPs is not in the best interest of patients, and out of touch with how medicine is practiced today.

February 11, 2019

Legislation Introduced to Authorize Direct Pay to PAs Under Medicare

Today, AAPA applauds members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Adrian Smith (R-NE), for introducing H.R. 1052, the Physician Assistant Direct Payment Act, to authorize PAs to receive direct payment under Medicare.

February 7, 2019

PA Selected as One of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Healthcare 2018

The American Academy of PAs (AAPA) congratulates Bianca Belcher, MPH, PA-C, director for the AAPAs’ Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management (CHLM), for being selected as one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices 2018: Healthcare.

November 14, 2018

AAPA to Enhance Continuing Medical Education Criteria

Today, the American Academy of PAs announced modifications to its Continuing Medical Education criteria. These changes will align AAPA’s criteria with those of the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education and its emphasis on delivering continuing education planned by the healthcare team and for the healthcare team.

August 30, 2018

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