Congressman Visits Frostburg State PA Program
Congratulations to the Frostburg PA program for their successful advocacy event.
Category: Advocacy
Take Action Now to Finalize Student Documentation Proposal
Following nearly two years of persistent, interprofessional advocacy by PAEA and other groups, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its calendar year 2020 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule in late July. This proposed rule, which is released annually as an update to Medicare’s reimbursement policy, includes an important proposal to allow all […]
2019 Education Forum Hill Day Webinar
Are you interested in participating in advocacy visits to Capitol Hill during PAEA’s upcoming Education Forum, but aren’t quite sure what to expect? On July 29 from 12:00–12:30 p.m., join PAEA Director of Government Relations Tyler Smith for an informational webinar on the 2019 Education Forum Hill Day. During this session, attendees will learn about […]
A Busy Week for PA Education Advocacy in Washington
Building upon a multi-year track record of successful collaboration with the USC Keck School of Medicine PA program, PAEA sponsored its first-ever expanded spring advocacy trip.
Trump Signs Opioid Response Bill, Bolsters PA Response to Epidemic
A new law solidifies the role of PAs in helping curb the opioid epidemic.
Action Update: PA Educators Keep Up the Pressure on CMS
The PA education community continued to make its voice heard recently when more than 600 advocates submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Advocates were urging the agency to allow preceptors to verify — rather than re-perform — documentation of Evaluation and Management (E/M) services provided by PA and NP students. […]
GW PA Students Make Their Case on Capitol Hill
GW PA students recently got a lesson in advocacy to help guide the future of the profession.
Duke Program Director Advocates for NHSC on Capitol Hill
PAEA was one of five organizations that recently joined forces to ensure a bright future for the National Health Service Corps.
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.