Advocacy Central

AAPA works to advance the profession and promote quality, accessibility and cost-effectiveness in patient-centered healthcare. Our advocacy engagement includes initiatives related to the federal, state and grassroots levels.

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Are you dealing with an emerging or challenging legislative, regulatory, or professional practice policy issue and need AAPA’s assistance? Please use the AAPA Policy Issue Identification Worksheet to provide us with further information.

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A compact will streamline the process for obtaining authorization to practice in more than one state.
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Provide quality care without burdensome administrative constraints.
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PA PAC provides a means for PAs to participate in the political process on a national level.

Resources

Issue Briefs

AAPA issue briefs cover a wide range of topics that are important to PAs and PA practice.

Advocacy Action Center

Communicate with legislators on PA priority issues.

Advocacy Action Center

Advocacy Contacts

Contact AAPA staff in the Advocacy and Government Relations department.

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PA State Practice Map

Overview of the PA practice environment across the country.

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Store Books

Purchase the definitive guides to PA state laws and reimbursement.

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Advocacy News

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Signs Law Changing PA Title

Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek signed the legislation – making Oregon the first state in the country to adopt title change! 

PA Profession Secures Passage of Licensure Compact Legislation in Seven States  

The PA Licensure Compact is now active following the passage of Virginia’s H.B. 324. The compact will become officially activated as bills in Delaware, Utah, Wisconsin, Washington, West Virginia, and Nebraska were previously enacted and signed into law.

PA Licensure Compact Update: Nebraska’s Bill Signed by Gov. Pillen

One more state to go! With the recent signing of L.B. 1215, Nebraska is officially the sixth state to secure enactment of the PA Licensure Compact model legislation, .

3 Resources for Understanding PA Billing and Compliance

In this ever-changing healthcare environment, understanding PA billing and compliance is crucial to maximize appropriate collections, demonstrate PA value, and avoid regulatory and accrediting violations.

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