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 […]
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NCAPA and the NC Biotechnology Center are Partnering to Promote Innovation Among PAs.
NCAPA and the NC Biotechnology Center are Partnering to Promote Innovation Among PAs.
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.
UNC PA Students Serve Rural Community Through Remote Area Medical Program
UNC PA Students Serve Rural Community Through Remote Area Medical Program
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 […]
Concussion Management Advocacy
Concussion Management Advocacy
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 […]
Governor Handles Remaining Bills During Last Week of Session
Governor Handles Remaining Bills During Last Week of Session
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 […]
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!
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!
Reflections of a PA | Iron Man
Reflections of a PA | Iron Man
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 […]
Bill Modifying the Medicaid Transformation Legislation Passes NCGA
Bill Modifying the Medicaid Transformation Legislation Passes NCGA
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 […]
Part II of the STOP Act, the HOPE Act, released this week
Part II of the STOP Act, the HOPE Act, released this week
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 […]
PAs Eligible for Reimbursement of Suboxone/Buprenorphine Training
PAs Eligible for Reimbursement of Suboxone/Buprenorphine Training
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 […]
PA Day at the NC Legislature Success!
PA Day at the NC Legislature Success!
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 […]
Deadline for NCAPA BOD Nominations
Deadline for NCAPA BOD Nominations
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 […]
Reflections of a PA | Mountain Medicine
Reflections of a PA | Mountain Medicine
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. […]
New PA Program Leadership at Duke University
New PA Program Leadership at Duke University
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, […]
NCAPA Responds to the DMA’s Request for Input
NCAPA Responds to the DMA’s Request for Input
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 […]
Optimal Team Practice Position Statement
Optimal Team Practice Position Statement
Read about NCAPA’s position on Optimal Team Practice here, with links to express your interest in a Listening Session and FAQs.
2018 Posters Available to View
2018 Posters Available to View
Read about the posters presented in the 2018 Poster Session here.
Legislative Update: MAT Waiver
Legislative Update: MAT Waiver
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 […]
Open PA Seat on the NCMB
Open PA Seat on the NCMB
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 […]
PA Foundation Announces First Cohort Mental Health Outreach Fellows
PA Foundation Announces First Cohort Mental Health Outreach Fellows
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 […]
NCAPA is Hiring!
NCAPA is Hiring!
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 […]
NC Medical Board Honors 50 Years of the PA Profession
NC Medical Board Honors 50 Years of the PA Profession
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.
Delivery Delays of Newborn Screening Specimens
Delivery Delays of Newborn Screening Specimens
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. […]
Prior Approval Required for Some Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions
Prior Approval Required for Some Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions
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
NCAPA is Hiring!
NCAPA is Hiring!
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.
NC DOT Confirms DMV Compliance with SB160
NC DOT Confirms DMV Compliance with SB160
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 PAs Can Sign for Disability Placards
NC PAs Can Sign for Disability Placards
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 […]
STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper
STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper
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 […]
HOD Election Results Are In!
HOD Election Results Are In!
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 […]
The Future of PA Practice in North Carolin
The Future of PA Practice in North Carolin
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 […]
PAs Vote to Advance Profession to Meet Modern Healthcare Needs
PAs Vote to Advance Profession to Meet Modern Healthcare Needs
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 […]
NCAPA Addresses NCCPA State Lobbying Efforts
NCAPA Addresses NCCPA State Lobbying Efforts
Read NCAPA’s Board of Directors letter to NCCPA regarding the NCCPA’s lobbying efforts in other states here.
DHHS Seeking Public Input on Medicaid Reform
DHHS Seeking Public Input on Medicaid Reform
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 […]
PA Day at the NC Legislature!
PA Day at the NC Legislature!
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 […]
Veteran’s Memorial Garden Re-dedication
Veteran’s Memorial Garden Re-dedication
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 […]
British National Health Service Looks to U.S. Experts for Help
British National Health Service Looks to U.S. Experts for Help
England’s National Health Service (NHS), the world’s largest health organisation, plans to partner with leading US health providers and recruit 200 American Physician Assistants (PAs) to work in England on 1 […]