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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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PA Title Change

Updating the PA title will ensure patients understand the role of PAs in healthcare delivery.

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PA Licensure Compact

A compact will streamline the process for obtaining authorization to practice in more than one state.

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PA Practice Modernization

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.

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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.

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Overview of the PA practice environment across the country.

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Advocacy News

Kansas Moves from ‘Supervision’ to ‘Collaboration’ and Closer to an Optimal Practice Environment

Legislation signed into law by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will enact three foundational modernizations to the state’s PA Practice Act, achieving significant improvements to the state’s practice environment.

April 6, 2026

Following Unanimous Legislative Support, Alabama Joins the PA Licensure Compact as the 24th State

Alabama lawmakers have taken steps to strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce and improve patient access to care by passing HB 156, paving the way for Alabama’s more than 1,400 PAs to participate in the PA Licensure Compact.

March 18, 2026

AAPA Urges HHS to Include PAs in Future Reimbursement Rules for Use of AI Technology

In early 2026, AAPA submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the topics of Artificial Intelligence and Medicare Advantage.

March 16, 2026

South Dakota Joins PA Compact in Third RHTP-driven Win for PAs

South Dakota is now the 23rd state to enter the PA Licensure Compact, following the signing of (H.B. 1146). This win comes on the heels of the state’s pledge to enter the PA Licensure Compact as part of its application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funds. 

March 10, 2026

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