What a Federal Government “Shutdown” Means for PAs and Their Patients
Medicare, Medicaid, and other core federal healthcare programs will continue to operate during the shutdown.
October 1, 2025
Advocacy in Action: Outcomes and Impact
Your advocacy efforts are driving real change! This month, 220+ PAs participated in AAPA’s Leadership and Advocacy Summit to advance PA priorities. CMS also has announced major policy updates and funding incentives that support PA practice modernization and expanded access to care.
September 29, 2025
AAPA Submits Comments in Response to 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Proposed Rule
AAPA recently filed comments in response to the 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update proposed rule, urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address several outdated policies creating inefficiency in care delivery.
August 20, 2025
Advocacy in Action: Uniting Our Voices in Washington
AAPA’s Leadership and Advocacy Summit (LAS) is less than a month away – there is still time to register!
August 20, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1): What Every PA Needs to Know
AAPA has prepared an overview to ensure the PA community remains fully informed about the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) on PAs and their patients.
July 16, 2025
Advocacy in Action: Mid-Year Wins and Highlights
To close out the first half of the year, we're highlighting some of the Advocacy team's recent successes and engagements at the federal and state levels.
July 15, 2025
Advocacy in Action: Tackling Tumultuous Times
From title change legislation to federal advocacy, it's been a busy month. Our advocacy efforts are working - let's keep it going!
June 18, 2025
Maine Becomes Second State to Secure Legislative Title Change
Maine became the second state to change the title of the PA profession to physician associate with LD 1166 becoming law. Oregon previously adopted the updated title in April 2024.
June 14, 2025
Advocacy in Action: Fighting for Medicare
The Advocacy Division is eager to connect with as many members, CO leaders, and delegates as we possibly can to exchange information that will shape our collective advocacy efforts for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.
May 14, 2025