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Interview with Varnell McDonald-Fletcher, PA-C, of the NC Medical Board

Aug 30, 2018
 NCAPA interviews Varnell McDonald-Fletcher, the PA that sits on the NC Medical Board.   Why did you decide to pursue service on the NC Medical Board? I would like to […]

Interview with Varnell McDonald-Fletcher, PA-C, of the NC Medical Board

August 30, 2018 by Kat

 NCAPA interviews Varnell McDonald-Fletcher, the PA that sits on the NC Medical Board.   Why did you decide to pursue service on the NC Medical Board? I would like to […]

Filed Under: NCMB Updates, News, PA Profession

Medicaid Transformation Update

Aug 14, 2018
On August 9, as directed by legislation in 2015 to convert the state’s Medicaid program from fee-for-service to managed care, NC DHHS released the request for proposal for organizations wishing […]

Medicaid Transformation Update

August 14, 2018 by Kat

On August 9, as directed by legislation in 2015 to convert the state’s Medicaid program from fee-for-service to managed care, NC DHHS released the request for proposal for organizations wishing […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News

NCAPA and the NC Biotechnology Center are Partnering to Promote Innovation Among PAs.

Aug 8, 2018
The NCAPA website has a new page on PAs and Innovation to provide valuable information for PAs regarding the “Problem to Product” process. See more information here.

NCAPA and the NC Biotechnology Center are Partnering to Promote Innovation Among PAs.

August 8, 2018 by Kat

The NCAPA website has a new page on PAs and Innovation to provide valuable information for PAs regarding the “Problem to Product” process. See more information here.

Filed Under: NCAPA News, News, PA Profession

UNC PA Students Serve Rural Community Through Remote Area Medical Program

Aug 2, 2018
From UNC School of Medicine, Department of Allied Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies In late July 2018, first and second-year Physician Assistant Studies students, and two faculty mentors, provided health care in […]

UNC PA Students Serve Rural Community Through Remote Area Medical Program

August 2, 2018 by Kat

From UNC School of Medicine, Department of Allied Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies In late July 2018, first and second-year Physician Assistant Studies students, and two faculty mentors, provided health care in […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

Concussion Management Advocacy

Jul 17, 2018
by Ryan Vann, PA-C PAs recently were included as licensed health care providers who are able to fully clear high school athletes for return to play after recovering from a […]

Concussion Management Advocacy

July 17, 2018 by Kat

by Ryan Vann, PA-C PAs recently were included as licensed health care providers who are able to fully clear high school athletes for return to play after recovering from a […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News

Governor Handles Remaining Bills During Last Week of Session

Jul 9, 2018
Shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, June 25th, Governor Cooper signed, vetoed, or allowed the remaining 45 bills on his desk to become law without his signature. Read more about […]

Governor Handles Remaining Bills During Last Week of Session

July 9, 2018 by Kat

Shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, June 25th, Governor Cooper signed, vetoed, or allowed the remaining 45 bills on his desk to become law without his signature. Read more about […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News

Happy 4th of July!

Jul 3, 2018
The NCAPA office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, but will reopen on Thursday, July 5th, at 9:00am. Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

July 3, 2018 by Kat

The NCAPA office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, but will reopen on Thursday, July 5th, at 9:00am. Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

Filed Under: NCAPA News, News

Reflections of a PA | Iron Man

Jun 28, 2018
by Cameron Young Sweeney, PA-C He hummed quietly to himself and tapped his fingers on the wooden cane propped between his knees as I rolled the stool from under the […]

Reflections of a PA | Iron Man

June 28, 2018 by Kat

by Cameron Young Sweeney, PA-C He hummed quietly to himself and tapped his fingers on the wooden cane propped between his knees as I rolled the stool from under the […]

Filed Under: News

Bill Modifying the Medicaid Transformation Legislation Passes NCGA

Jun 19, 2018
On Friday, the House and Senate voted on the compromise version of HB 156: Medicaid PHP Licensure & Transformation Modifications, which had been in a conference committee since the end of […]

Bill Modifying the Medicaid Transformation Legislation Passes NCGA

June 19, 2018 by Kat

On Friday, the House and Senate voted on the compromise version of HB 156: Medicaid PHP Licensure & Transformation Modifications, which had been in a conference committee since the end of […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News

Part II of the STOP Act, the HOPE Act, released this week

Jun 11, 2018
In a continued attempt to combat the opioid addiction crisis, House and Senate legislators released this week what has been dubbed as part two of the STOP Act, the Heroin and […]

Part II of the STOP Act, the HOPE Act, released this week

June 11, 2018 by Kat

In a continued attempt to combat the opioid addiction crisis, House and Senate legislators released this week what has been dubbed as part two of the STOP Act, the Heroin and […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

PAs Eligible for Reimbursement of Suboxone/Buprenorphine Training

Jun 4, 2018
Duke has received a grant from HRSA to provide reimbursements for PAs and other clinicians who wish to complete the online MAT waiver training. This project is designed to enhance […]

PAs Eligible for Reimbursement of Suboxone/Buprenorphine Training

June 4, 2018 by Kat

Duke has received a grant from HRSA to provide reimbursements for PAs and other clinicians who wish to complete the online MAT waiver training. This project is designed to enhance […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News, Opioids, PA Profession

PA Day at the NC Legislature Success!

Jun 1, 2018
PA Day at the NC Legislature is always a highlight of my year as a PA in North Carolina, but 2018’s adventure on May 30th was the best yet. Rain […]

PA Day at the NC Legislature Success!

June 1, 2018 by Kat

PA Day at the NC Legislature is always a highlight of my year as a PA in North Carolina, but 2018’s adventure on May 30th was the best yet. Rain […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, NCAPA News, News

Deadline for NCAPA BOD Nominations

May 29, 2018
The NCAPA Nominating Committee is currently soliciting candidates for the 2019 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. Serving on the NCAPA Board is an important way to contribute to your […]

Deadline for NCAPA BOD Nominations

May 29, 2018 by Kat

The NCAPA Nominating Committee is currently soliciting candidates for the 2019 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. Serving on the NCAPA Board is an important way to contribute to your […]

Filed Under: Elections, NCAPA News, News

Reflections of a PA | Mountain Medicine

May 22, 2018
by Alexandra Godfrey, PA-C Guatemalan Village The child lies across her mother’s lap. Her eyes are hollow, and I hear the rattle of her breathing. She’s tachypneic, tachycardic, and febrile. […]

Reflections of a PA | Mountain Medicine

May 22, 2018 by Kat

by Alexandra Godfrey, PA-C Guatemalan Village The child lies across her mother’s lap. Her eyes are hollow, and I hear the rattle of her breathing. She’s tachypneic, tachycardic, and febrile. […]

Filed Under: News

New PA Program Leadership at Duke University

May 14, 2018
Jacqueline Barnett Named Director of Duke Physician Assistant Program Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, associate professor of community and family medicine, has been named program director, Duke Physician Assistant Program, […]

New PA Program Leadership at Duke University

May 14, 2018 by Kat

Jacqueline Barnett Named Director of Duke Physician Assistant Program Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, associate professor of community and family medicine, has been named program director, Duke Physician Assistant Program, […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

NCAPA Responds to the DMA’s Request for Input

May 9, 2018
by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  Last month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) reached out to stakeholder groups, requesting […]

NCAPA Responds to the DMA’s Request for Input

May 9, 2018 by Kat

by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  Last month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) reached out to stakeholder groups, requesting […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News

Optimal Team Practice Position Statement

May 3, 2018
Read about NCAPA’s position on Optimal Team Practice here, with links to express your interest in a Listening Session and FAQs.

Optimal Team Practice Position Statement

May 3, 2018 by Kat

Read about NCAPA’s position on Optimal Team Practice here, with links to express your interest in a Listening Session and FAQs.

Filed Under: NCAPA News, News, Optimal Team Practice

2018 Posters Available to View

Mar 28, 2018
Read about the posters presented in the 2018 Poster Session here.

2018 Posters Available to View

March 28, 2018 by Kat

Read about the posters presented in the 2018 Poster Session here.

Filed Under: NC PA Education, NCAPA News, News

Legislative Update: MAT Waiver

Mar 20, 2018
Legislative Updates: Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  At this month’s North Carolina Medical Board meeting, NCAPA requested that the Physician Assistant Advisory Meeting […]

Legislative Update: MAT Waiver

March 20, 2018 by Kat

Legislative Updates: Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  At this month’s North Carolina Medical Board meeting, NCAPA requested that the Physician Assistant Advisory Meeting […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

Open PA Seat on the NCMB

Mar 20, 2018
The seat on the North Carolina Medical Board designated for a PA will be coming up for appointment this Fall.  Applicants must meet the following: Hold an active license or […]

Open PA Seat on the NCMB

March 20, 2018 by Kat

The seat on the North Carolina Medical Board designated for a PA will be coming up for appointment this Fall.  Applicants must meet the following: Hold an active license or […]

Filed Under: NCMB Updates, News

PA Foundation Announces First Cohort Mental Health Outreach Fellows

Mar 20, 2018
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 15, 2018) – Today the PA (Physician Assistant) Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), announced the 16 recipients of the inaugural Mental Health […]

PA Foundation Announces First Cohort Mental Health Outreach Fellows

March 20, 2018 by Kat

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 15, 2018) – Today the PA (Physician Assistant) Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), announced the 16 recipients of the inaugural Mental Health […]

Filed Under: AAPA News, Mental Health, News

NCAPA is Hiring!

Jan 15, 2018
NCAPA is looking to hire! We are currently seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant and a full-time Membership Coordinator. These two individuals would join a vibrant staff with offices located at the […]

NCAPA is Hiring!

January 15, 2018 by Kat

NCAPA is looking to hire! We are currently seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant and a full-time Membership Coordinator. These two individuals would join a vibrant staff with offices located at the […]

Filed Under: NCAPA News, News

NC Medical Board Honors 50 Years of the PA Profession

Dec 15, 2017
The NCMB included a timeline of the PA profession, in honor of the 50th anniversary, in their most recent newsletter. Read the full article here.

NC Medical Board Honors 50 Years of the PA Profession

December 15, 2017 by Kat

The NCMB included a timeline of the PA profession, in honor of the 50th anniversary, in their most recent newsletter. Read the full article here.

Filed Under: NCMB Updates, News, PA Profession

Delivery Delays of Newborn Screening Specimens

Dec 1, 2017
Due to “a large influx of packages from a history making Cyber-Monday”, United Parcel Service (UPS) has experienced delays in delivery of envelopes containing newborn screening specimens to the NCSLPH. […]

Delivery Delays of Newborn Screening Specimens

December 1, 2017 by Kat

Due to “a large influx of packages from a history making Cyber-Monday”, United Parcel Service (UPS) has experienced delays in delivery of envelopes containing newborn screening specimens to the NCSLPH. […]

Filed Under: News

Prior Approval Required for Some Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions

Aug 30, 2017
Important Information for Medicaid and Health Choice Providers: Medicaid announced it will require prior approval for outpatient opioid prescriptions in certain situations. Please click here for details: https://ncapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PA_Criteria-Opioid-Analgesics.pdf

Prior Approval Required for Some Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions

August 30, 2017 by Kat

Important Information for Medicaid and Health Choice Providers: Medicaid announced it will require prior approval for outpatient opioid prescriptions in certain situations. Please click here for details: https://ncapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PA_Criteria-Opioid-Analgesics.pdf

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News, Opioids

NCAPA is Hiring!

Aug 29, 2017
The North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) is recruiting a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for office functions including board support. Read more about the position here.

NCAPA is Hiring!

August 29, 2017 by Kat

The North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) is recruiting a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for office functions including board support. Read more about the position here.

Filed Under: NCAPA News, News

NC DOT Confirms DMV Compliance with SB160

Jul 27, 2017
NCAPA received confirmation from the Department of Transportation that all of the following DMV forms have been updated to allow PAs and NPs to certify handicapped designation: Application for Handicapped […]

NC DOT Confirms DMV Compliance with SB160

July 27, 2017 by Kat

NCAPA received confirmation from the Department of Transportation that all of the following DMV forms have been updated to allow PAs and NPs to certify handicapped designation: Application for Handicapped […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News

NC PAs Can Sign for Disability Placards

Jul 13, 2017
The North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) has been working hard this session to ensure PAs are once again able to sign for Disability Placards. As background, in late […]

NC PAs Can Sign for Disability Placards

July 13, 2017 by Kat

The North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) has been working hard this session to ensure PAs are once again able to sign for Disability Placards. As background, in late […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News

STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper

Jun 30, 2017
HB 243: Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act passed both the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Cooper yesterday, Thursday, June 29, 2017. The STOP Act had bi-partisan […]

STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper

June 30, 2017 by Kat

HB 243: Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act passed both the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Cooper yesterday, Thursday, June 29, 2017. The STOP Act had bi-partisan […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

HOD Election Results Are In!

Jun 19, 2017
NCAPA Announces HOD Delegates for the term July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019 Delegates: Marc Katz Samantha Rogers Truett Smith Alisha DeTroye Jeff Katz Linda Sekhon Sue Reich Joshua […]

HOD Election Results Are In!

June 19, 2017 by Kat

NCAPA Announces HOD Delegates for the term July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019 Delegates: Marc Katz Samantha Rogers Truett Smith Alisha DeTroye Jeff Katz Linda Sekhon Sue Reich Joshua […]

Filed Under: AAPA News, Elections, News

The Future of PA Practice in North Carolin

Jun 2, 2017
NCAPA President Truett Smith writes to NC PAs regarding the 2017 AAPA House of Delegates and Optimal Team Practice: Dear North Carolina PA, A monumental event occurred recently in the […]

The Future of PA Practice in North Carolin

June 2, 2017 by Kat

NCAPA President Truett Smith writes to NC PAs regarding the 2017 AAPA House of Delegates and Optimal Team Practice: Dear North Carolina PA, A monumental event occurred recently in the […]

Filed Under: AAPA News, News, Optimal Team Practice

PAs Vote to Advance Profession to Meet Modern Healthcare Needs

May 22, 2017
LAS VEGAS (May 18, 2017) — At the annual conference of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), members of its House of Delegates unanimously approved Optimal Team Practice, a new […]

PAs Vote to Advance Profession to Meet Modern Healthcare Needs

May 22, 2017 by Kat

LAS VEGAS (May 18, 2017) — At the annual conference of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), members of its House of Delegates unanimously approved Optimal Team Practice, a new […]

Filed Under: AAPA News, News, Optimal Team Practice, PA Profession

NCAPA Addresses NCCPA State Lobbying Efforts

May 2, 2017
Read NCAPA’s Board of Directors letter to NCCPA regarding the NCCPA’s lobbying efforts in other states here.

NCAPA Addresses NCCPA State Lobbying Efforts

May 2, 2017 by Kat

Read NCAPA’s Board of Directors letter to NCCPA regarding the NCCPA’s lobbying efforts in other states here.

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, NCAPA News, News

DHHS Seeking Public Input on Medicaid Reform

Apr 27, 2017
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input from April 25 to May 25, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. on the Medicaid and NC Health Choice […]

DHHS Seeking Public Input on Medicaid Reform

April 27, 2017 by Kat

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input from April 25 to May 25, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. on the Medicaid and NC Health Choice […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News

PA Day at the NC Legislature!

Apr 27, 2017
Thank you to all the PA Advocates who joined NCAPA for PA Day at the Legislature. We are grateful to Senator Andrew Brock and Representative Gale Adcock who took the […]

PA Day at the NC Legislature!

April 27, 2017 by Kat

Thank you to all the PA Advocates who joined NCAPA for PA Day at the Legislature. We are grateful to Senator Andrew Brock and Representative Gale Adcock who took the […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, NCAPA News, News

Veteran’s Memorial Garden Re-dedication

Apr 27, 2017
Saturday, April 8th was a beautiful day with a Carolina blue sky, a nice breeze, and a lovely 65 degrees.  Over 80 individuals gathered at the Stead Center in Durham to rededicate the […]

Veteran’s Memorial Garden Re-dedication

April 27, 2017 by Kat

Saturday, April 8th was a beautiful day with a Carolina blue sky, a nice breeze, and a lovely 65 degrees.  Over 80 individuals gathered at the Stead Center in Durham to rededicate the […]

Filed Under: NCAPA News, News

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