Senate Appropriations Committee Shines a Spotlight on Clinical Site Shortage
Thanks to PAEA and member advocacy, a new report includes very favorable language on the clinical site shortage.
Author: Tyler Smith
PAEA Welcomes Director for New MAT Initiative
John Lopes will spearhead a SAMHSA-funded project to step up PA education’s response to the opioid epidemic.
Video Introduces Valuable MAT Training Initiative
A SAMHSA grant will enable PAs to effectively treat opioid use disorder.
Wins for PA Education in the FY18 Omnibus Bill
On March 23, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, also known as the omnibus.
USC PA Students Spend Spring Break Working on Advocacy Skills — Not Tans
The largest group ever to participate in USC’s annual advocacy trip recently descended upon our nation’s capital.
FY 2019 Trump Budget Renews Proposal to Eliminate Crucial Title VII, Loan Repayment Programs
The Trump administration’s proposed budget would eliminate Title VII funding — the voices of all PA education advocates will be needed.
Trump Administration Passes Tax Reform
In December, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Trump administration’s first major legislative achievement.
North Carolina Congressmen Visit Local PA Programs
In a testament to their unique drive and determination, the 2017 Student Health Policy Fellows are already making their mark on PA education advocacy in their local communities.
PAs’ Role in Providing Critical Mental and Behavioral Health Care Highlighted
Last month, PAEA and AAPA participated in a key meeting with SAMHSA to discuss how PAs can help provide mental and behavioral health services and, specifically, stem the national opioid epidemic.
Final MIPS Rule Gives Clinical Coordinators New Tool for Preceptor Recruitment
PA programs received some good news this week from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), as CMS released a final rule that will allow preceptors of PA students to receive practice improvement credit towards Medicare Part B reimbursement.