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AAPA 2025 Salary Report: Rising Compensation Confirms PA Profession’s Vital Role in Healthcare System

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has released the findings of its 2025 AAPA Salary Report, shedding light on key trends shaping the physician associate/assistant (PA) profession. Notably, the report reveals a 5.5% increase in the total median compensation for PAs, reflecting a growing recognition of their essential role in healthcare.

April 30, 2025

AAPA 2025 Opening General Session to Explore How Technology Is Reshaping Patient Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) will explore how innovation is helping medical providers address today’s top healthcare issues and improve patient outcomes during AAPA 2025’s opening main stage event on May 17 in Denver.

April 23, 2025

New Survey: Physicians Say PAs Expand Access to Care and Removing Barriers Would Reduce Wait Times and Provider Shortages

A new national survey highlights physician support for PAs as a solution to provider shortages and access challenges. More than 8 in 10 (86%) physicians agree PAs expand access to care, and 90% say PAs are important to enhancing care delivery, according to a Morning Consult survey commissioned by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA).

February 12, 2025

HMP Global’s Psych Congress, AAPA Partner for Inaugural PA Institute for Physician Associates/Assistants

Physician associates/assistants with a focus in psychiatry will gain insight and expertise at the inaugural Psych Congress PA Institute, an HMP Global program set for December 11-13, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

February 6, 2025

AAPA Awarded Grant from Exact Sciences to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is proud to announce a new project, made possible through a grant from Exact Sciences, that aims to improve colorectal cancer screening rates.

December 9, 2024

Laurel Health Advisors, American Academy of Physician Associates Announce Contract to Study the Role of PAs in Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility and Equity

Today, Laurel Health Advisors announced its contract, awarded by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), to conduct a groundbreaking study evaluating how physician associates/assistants (PAs) contribute to improving healthcare accessibility and equity across the United States.

November 21, 2024

Physician Associate Foundation Receives Grant from The Cigna Group Foundation to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

The Physician Associate (PA) Foundation was awarded a grant from The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group, to support its PArtnership to Improve Youth Mental Health program.

October 31, 2024

AAPA, Perspectus, Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership to Foster Innovation and Harness New Technology Among PA Profession

Today, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and Perspectus, Inc. announced a new strategic partnership focused on harnessing the power of innovation in healthcare to improve training and health outcomes.

October 3, 2024

AAPA Announces Kimberly Williams, MPP, as Inaugural Vice President, Health Equity & DEI

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has announced that Kimberly Williams, MPP, will serve as the organization’s inaugural Vice President of Health Equity & DEI.

September 30, 2024

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