This article is an overview of effective patient communication, from background to benefits to strategies and pitfalls that the clinician should know.

If you’ve had trouble understanding how to bill for your services as a new PA and are unsure how to navigate the sometimes confusing federal and state regulations surrounding PA practice, fear not! Help is here! In this article, early career PAs will learn all about billing and reimbursement.

If you’ve had trouble understanding how to bill for your services as a new PA and are unsure how to navigate the sometimes confusing federal and state regulations surrounding PA practice, fear not! Help is here! In this article, early career PAs will learn all about billing and reimbursement.

Physician associates face increasing demands on their time, attention, and energy. Although there is no easy, one-size-fits-all solution, there are a growing number of apps designed to help PAs and other clinicians boost their efficiency, reduce administrative burden, support mental health, and counteract burnout.

Knowing your numbers is essential in clinical practice! In this article, Tracy Bingaman, host of The PA Is In podcast, explains why tracking your productivity matters and explains what you should be tracking to prove your value.

In this article, PA Tyler Amores reviews common challenges that PAs with ADHD experience when transitioning to clinical practice and provides guidance on how PAs with ADHD can address practice challenges and improve their overall quality of life.

Discover the secrets to effective collaboration in healthcare with insights from seasoned PAs. Explore how professionals like Laura Delaney, Danielle Horgen, Logan Driscoll, and Makenzie Driscoll navigate the complexities of interprofessional teamwork, sharing experiences and advice on building strong relationships for better patient care.

Stigma and bias can lead to poor patient outcomes for people who have mental health and substance use disorders. So, what can providers do to help patients and limit their barriers to receiving good care? Find out how you can help mitigate bias and stigma in the healthcare setting.

Published by Megan Pinder, PA-C, this article, discusses how bias and stigma affect health outcomes for patients with mental illness and substance use disorders.

The happiest PAs feel like they are part of a vital, mutually supportive team. Read on to learn the most common roots of dissatisfying team relationships and learn the PA Career Coach’s tips for cultivating and maintaining a strong relationship with the physicians on your team.

AAPA has developed ethical guidelines for the PA profession that offer a framework for your decision-making.

Relationships are the cornerstone of PA practice. PAs can promote positive connections with colleagues through trust, respect, communication, and clarity.

Make the most of your CME budget and learn how to tailor your clinical education to your individual learning style and needs.

Megan Pinder, MMS, PA-C, is an advocate for psychiatric patients both personally and professionally. She responds to questions about PAs’ role in mental health, how access, socioeconomic status, and stigma impact patient mental health, and how to advocate for mental health patients.