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
AAPA, APAOG Join National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health and American College of Nurse-Midwives in Opposing PA Practice Restrictions in Alaska
AAPA and the Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG) recently joined the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) and the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) in an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court of the State of Alaska.
June 6, 2025
Oklahoma Enacts Legislation Significantly Modernizing PA Practice
In a reminder to PA advocates in every state, the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Associates (OAPA) proved a familiar saying this week: It’s not over ‘til it’s over.
June 2, 2025
PA Licensure Compact Update: Iowa Governor Signs HF 300
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 300 into law on May 27, making Iowa the 17th state to join the PA Licensure Compact. Leaders from the Iowa Physician Assistant Society (IPAS) attended the signing ceremony for the bill, which passed unanimously in both the Iowa House and the Senate.
May 28, 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
PA Licensure Compact Update: Kansas Joins PA Compact with Passage of HB 2069
Kansas has officially joined the growing ranks of states participating in the PA Licensure Compact, following the passage of HB 2609. With this milestone, Kansas becomes the 16th state to enter the compact, marking a significant advancement in improving access to care and expanding licensure mobility for PAs.
April 22, 2025
PA Compact Update: Montana Joins PA Licensure Compact with Passage of HB 183
Montana is the latest state to join the PA Licensure Compact, following Governor Greg Gianforte’s signing of HB 183 on April 3.
April 10, 2025
South Dakota Governor Signs Legislation Removing Mandatory Practice Agreements
South Dakota PAs are celebrating a major win for the profession, following the signing of HB 1071 into law on the evening of March 27. The legislation modernizes PA practice in the state by eliminating the requirement for PAs to have a collaboration agreement with a specific physician after 6,000 hours, which is equivalent to three years of full-time practice.
March 28, 2025
PA Licensure Compact Update: Arkansas Becomes 14th State to Enter PA Compact
Arkansas has officially adopted the PA Licensure Compact model legislation following the signing of S.B. 101 on March 18, bringing the total of states in the PA Licensure Compact to fourteen.Â
March 19, 2025