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British National Health Service Looks to U.S. Experts for Help

Jan 13, 2015
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 […]

British National Health Service Looks to U.S. Experts for Help

January 13, 2015 by Kat

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 […]

Filed Under: News

Incident to billing for behavioral health can now be billed in primary care office

Dec 10, 2014
The Behavioral Health Section of the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) has announced that “Incident to” billing by Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for patients whose primary […]

Incident to billing for behavioral health can now be billed in primary care office

December 10, 2014 by Kat

The Behavioral Health Section of the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) has announced that “Incident to” billing by Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for patients whose primary […]

Filed Under: News

Help NCAPA Shape our Educational Offerings

Dec 10, 2014
NCAPA is considering offering hands-on, clinical skills workshops at the Eugene A. Stead Center for Physician Assistants, in Durham, NC.  Please take the brief survey below to let us know […]

Help NCAPA Shape our Educational Offerings

December 10, 2014 by Kat

NCAPA is considering offering hands-on, clinical skills workshops at the Eugene A. Stead Center for Physician Assistants, in Durham, NC.  Please take the brief survey below to let us know […]

Filed Under: News

Celebrating PA Week

Oct 9, 2014
by Karen J. Hills MS, PA-C I love PA Week. There is such a sense of excitement and pride as the profession acknowledges the past, celebrates the present, and looks to […]

Celebrating PA Week

October 9, 2014 by Kat

by Karen J. Hills MS, PA-C I love PA Week. There is such a sense of excitement and pride as the profession acknowledges the past, celebrates the present, and looks to […]

Filed Under: News

PAs, Students featured on NBC’s Today Show

Oct 8, 2014
Around 300 PAs and PA students gathered at the “Today” show plaza in New York City on Oct. 7 for the fourth annual PAs on the Plaza event.  Read the […]

PAs, Students featured on NBC’s Today Show

October 8, 2014 by Kat

Around 300 PAs and PA students gathered at the “Today” show plaza in New York City on Oct. 7 for the fourth annual PAs on the Plaza event.  Read the […]

Filed Under: News

Why America Loves PAs

Oct 7, 2014
News from PA Professional At a time when quality medical providers are needed in every American community, the PA profession is growing faster than ever before.  The 100,000-plus nationally certified […]

Why America Loves PAs

October 7, 2014 by Kat

News from PA Professional At a time when quality medical providers are needed in every American community, the PA profession is growing faster than ever before.  The 100,000-plus nationally certified […]

Filed Under: News

October 6, 1967

Oct 6, 2014
On October 6, 1967, the first Physician Assistants (PAs) graduated from Duke University. The first PAs originally served as corpsmen and medics during the Vietnam War.  During their military tours […]

October 6, 1967

October 6, 2014 by Kat

On October 6, 1967, the first Physician Assistants (PAs) graduated from Duke University. The first PAs originally served as corpsmen and medics during the Vietnam War.  During their military tours […]

Filed Under: News

Happy PA Week!!

Oct 6, 2014
PAs and PA students share why they love being a PA, and medical experts talk about why PAs matter. – See more here. 

Happy PA Week!!

October 6, 2014 by Kat

PAs and PA students share why they love being a PA, and medical experts talk about why PAs matter. – See more here. 

Filed Under: News

The Physician Assistant Will See You

Aug 5, 2014
An interesting article in the New York Times.  Duke students in the photo!

The Physician Assistant Will See You

August 5, 2014 by Kat

An interesting article in the New York Times.  Duke students in the photo!

Filed Under: News

10 Reasons to See a Physician Assistant

Aug 1, 2014
PAs are nearly everywhere you go for healthcare.  Read the whole story in the US News & World Report.

10 Reasons to See a Physician Assistant

August 1, 2014 by Kat

PAs are nearly everywhere you go for healthcare.  Read the whole story in the US News & World Report.

Filed Under: News

Important Announcements from NCAPA

Jul 29, 2014
General Membership Meeting As usual, NCAPA will hold its Annual General Membership Meeting in conjunction with the NCAPA Summer Conference in Myrtle Beach. The meeting is from 8:00-8:30 a.m. on […]

Important Announcements from NCAPA

July 29, 2014 by Kat

General Membership Meeting As usual, NCAPA will hold its Annual General Membership Meeting in conjunction with the NCAPA Summer Conference in Myrtle Beach. The meeting is from 8:00-8:30 a.m. on […]

Filed Under: News

Court Rulings Re: ACA

Jul 25, 2014
US Court Rulings Create New Uncertainty Over Obamacare.  Read full story from Reuters  

Court Rulings Re: ACA

July 25, 2014 by Kat

US Court Rulings Create New Uncertainty Over Obamacare.  Read full story from Reuters  

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Medicaid Agreement Derailed

Jul 17, 2014
Read more under “Policy and Prose” at http://cqrcengage.com/ncapa/.

Medicaid Agreement Derailed

July 17, 2014 by Kat

Read more under “Policy and Prose” at http://cqrcengage.com/ncapa/.

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Demand for NPs and PAs up by 300 Percent

Jul 17, 2014
Demand for physician assistants and nurse practitioners rose by more than 300 percent in the last three years, according to national healthcare search firm Merritt Hawkins. – Read the full […]

Demand for NPs and PAs up by 300 Percent

July 17, 2014 by Kat

Demand for physician assistants and nurse practitioners rose by more than 300 percent in the last three years, according to national healthcare search firm Merritt Hawkins. – Read the full […]

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National Clinical Guideline Updates | 2014

Jul 7, 2014
Several national clinical guidelines have changed in the past year concerning Adult Immunizations, Cholesterol Guidelines and Cardiovascular Risk, Diabetes, and High Blook Pressure.  Read the updates provided by NC Health Smart […]

National Clinical Guideline Updates | 2014

July 7, 2014 by Kat

Several national clinical guidelines have changed in the past year concerning Adult Immunizations, Cholesterol Guidelines and Cardiovascular Risk, Diabetes, and High Blook Pressure.  Read the updates provided by NC Health Smart […]

Filed Under: News

VIDEO – History of PAs and NCAPA

May 19, 2014
Watch this great video on the history of PAs and NCAPA from our own Bill Vaassen!

VIDEO – History of PAs and NCAPA

May 19, 2014 by Kat

Watch this great video on the history of PAs and NCAPA from our own Bill Vaassen!

Filed Under: News

CMS Eliminates PA Practice Barriers in Rural Areas

May 16, 2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a rule on May 7 that provides regulatory relief for PAs and physicians who deliver care in rural communities. This advances a […]

CMS Eliminates PA Practice Barriers in Rural Areas

May 16, 2014 by Kat

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a rule on May 7 that provides regulatory relief for PAs and physicians who deliver care in rural communities. This advances a […]

Filed Under: News

Jeffrey Katz Elected President-Elect of AAPA

May 5, 2014
The polls closed on April 30th and the votes are official – NCAPA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that our own Jeffrey Katz has been elected as President-Elect of the […]

Jeffrey Katz Elected President-Elect of AAPA

May 5, 2014 by Kat

The polls closed on April 30th and the votes are official – NCAPA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that our own Jeffrey Katz has been elected as President-Elect of the […]

Filed Under: News

Student Medical Challenge Bowl = FUN!

May 5, 2014
Twenty-nine students, representing five PA programs in the state, competed on four randomly selected inter-collegiate teams in the 2014 Student Medical Challenge Bowl.  The event was held on Saturday, April […]

Student Medical Challenge Bowl = FUN!

May 5, 2014 by Kat

Twenty-nine students, representing five PA programs in the state, competed on four randomly selected inter-collegiate teams in the 2014 Student Medical Challenge Bowl.  The event was held on Saturday, April […]

Filed Under: News

NEW! Helping Patients Understand the Affordable Care Act

Mar 3, 2014
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has created enormous change in the way patients can purchase health care insurance. The current enrollment period ends March 31, 2014, and many individuals may […]

NEW! Helping Patients Understand the Affordable Care Act

March 3, 2014 by Kat

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has created enormous change in the way patients can purchase health care insurance. The current enrollment period ends March 31, 2014, and many individuals may […]

Filed Under: News

NCAPA Seeks Nominations for 2015 Open Positions

Feb 11, 2014
The NCAPA Nominating Committee is soliciting candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee in 2015. The following positions for elected offices are open for nominees: […]

NCAPA Seeks Nominations for 2015 Open Positions

February 11, 2014 by Kat

The NCAPA Nominating Committee is soliciting candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee in 2015. The following positions for elected offices are open for nominees: […]

Filed Under: News

NCAPA Announces Results of BOD Election

Oct 18, 2013
Results are in from this fall’s election for NCAPA Board of Directors’ positions. Congratulations to those chosen to serve! Marc Katz, PA-C, will serve as President-Elect. His term is January […]

NCAPA Announces Results of BOD Election

October 18, 2013 by Kat

Results are in from this fall’s election for NCAPA Board of Directors’ positions. Congratulations to those chosen to serve! Marc Katz, PA-C, will serve as President-Elect. His term is January […]

Filed Under: News

Campbell Dedicates New Facility for PA Program and School of Osteopathic Medicine

Sep 20, 2013
PA student Andrita Stokes and Governor Pat McCrory at the dedication of Campbell University’s Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences. BUIES CREEK —A crowd of more than 700 people gathered […]

Campbell Dedicates New Facility for PA Program and School of Osteopathic Medicine

September 20, 2013 by Kat

PA student Andrita Stokes and Governor Pat McCrory at the dedication of Campbell University’s Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences. BUIES CREEK —A crowd of more than 700 people gathered […]

Filed Under: News

Governor Proclaims Oct. 6-12 as PA Week in North Carolina

Sep 11, 2013
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed October 6-12 as Physician Assistant Week in North Carolina. North Carolina is considered the birthplace of the Physician Assistant profession. Dr. Eugene A. Stead, Jr. developed the […]

Governor Proclaims Oct. 6-12 as PA Week in North Carolina

September 11, 2013 by Kat

Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed October 6-12 as Physician Assistant Week in North Carolina. North Carolina is considered the birthplace of the Physician Assistant profession. Dr. Eugene A. Stead, Jr. developed the […]

Filed Under: News

NCAPA Honors Curtis as PA of the Year

Sep 4, 2013
L. Gail Curtis, MPAS, PA-C, is the recipient of the 2013 PA of the Year award from the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. Curtis was announced as the award […]

NCAPA Honors Curtis as PA of the Year

September 4, 2013 by Kat

L. Gail Curtis, MPAS, PA-C, is the recipient of the 2013 PA of the Year award from the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. Curtis was announced as the award […]

Filed Under: News

NCAPA Donates to Project Lazarus

Sep 4, 2013
Fred Wells Brason II (left) accepts a $1000 gift to Project Lazarus presented by Don Metzger , President of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. The North Carolina Academy […]

NCAPA Donates to Project Lazarus

September 4, 2013 by Kat

Fred Wells Brason II (left) accepts a $1000 gift to Project Lazarus presented by Don Metzger , President of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. The North Carolina Academy […]

Filed Under: News

NCTracks Announces New Policy Regarding Paper Forms

Aug 1, 2013
NCTracks announced recently that paper enrollment and recredentialing applications, as well as change request forms submitted on paper, are no longer being accepted or processed. Provider enrollment, recredentialing, and change […]

NCTracks Announces New Policy Regarding Paper Forms

August 1, 2013 by Kat

NCTracks announced recently that paper enrollment and recredentialing applications, as well as change request forms submitted on paper, are no longer being accepted or processed. Provider enrollment, recredentialing, and change […]

Filed Under: News

SAMHSA Publishes Draft Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs, Utilizing PAs

Jul 17, 2013
2013-07-15 by Sandy Harding, AAPA senior director of federal advocacy Representing a major shift in policy, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published guidelines for the accreditation of opioid […]

SAMHSA Publishes Draft Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs, Utilizing PAs

July 17, 2013 by Kat

2013-07-15 by Sandy Harding, AAPA senior director of federal advocacy Representing a major shift in policy, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published guidelines for the accreditation of opioid […]

Filed Under: News

Brason Set as Keynote Speaker for 2013 NCAPA Summer Conference

Jul 16, 2013
Keynote speaker for the 2013 NCAPA Summer Conference is Fred Brason II, President/CEO of Project Lazarus, a community-based opioid overdose prevention program. Brason received the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community […]

Brason Set as Keynote Speaker for 2013 NCAPA Summer Conference

July 16, 2013 by Kat

Keynote speaker for the 2013 NCAPA Summer Conference is Fred Brason II, President/CEO of Project Lazarus, a community-based opioid overdose prevention program. Brason received the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community […]

Filed Under: News

PAPA Fall CME Seminar Set for September 21

Jul 16, 2013
The Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants will be offering its annual Free CME Seminar on Saturday, September 21, at the Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This seminar […]

PAPA Fall CME Seminar Set for September 21

July 16, 2013 by Kat

The Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants will be offering its annual Free CME Seminar on Saturday, September 21, at the Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This seminar […]

Filed Under: News

NCTracks Update: July 10

Jul 11, 2013
First Payments Made. NCTracks made its first electronic funds transfers to providers today, totaling $137 million. The next checkwrite date is July 17, according to the checkwrite schedule. Reconciling Your Payments. A Fact […]

NCTracks Update: July 10

July 11, 2013 by Kat

First Payments Made. NCTracks made its first electronic funds transfers to providers today, totaling $137 million. The next checkwrite date is July 17, according to the checkwrite schedule. Reconciling Your Payments. A Fact […]

Filed Under: News

NCAPA Selects House of Delegates Representatives

Jun 21, 2013
NCAPA is pleased to announce the results of the election for NCAPA representatives to the AAPA House of Delegates. The following members will serve as Delegates and Alternates for a […]

NCAPA Selects House of Delegates Representatives

June 21, 2013 by Kat

NCAPA is pleased to announce the results of the election for NCAPA representatives to the AAPA House of Delegates. The following members will serve as Delegates and Alternates for a […]

Filed Under: News

Extended Deadline! June 6 for PA of the Year Nominations

May 31, 2013
The nomination period for the NCAPA “PA of the Year” award is being extended to Thursday, June 6. NCAPA members are encouraged submit nominations via the online form as soon as possible. […]

Extended Deadline! June 6 for PA of the Year Nominations

May 31, 2013 by Kat

The nomination period for the NCAPA “PA of the Year” award is being extended to Thursday, June 6. NCAPA members are encouraged submit nominations via the online form as soon as possible. […]

Filed Under: News

Nominations Due May 30 for PA of the Year Award

May 17, 2013
At its May 4 meeting, NCAPA’s Board of Directors unanimously approved plans for a “PA of the Year” award. The award honors a physician assistant who has demonstrated exemplary service […]

Nominations Due May 30 for PA of the Year Award

May 17, 2013 by Kat

At its May 4 meeting, NCAPA’s Board of Directors unanimously approved plans for a “PA of the Year” award. The award honors a physician assistant who has demonstrated exemplary service […]

Filed Under: News

Job Satisfaction among PAs: June 1 Survey Deadline

May 17, 2013
Dr. David Compton, an associate professor of Physician Assistant Studies at Wingate University, is conducting a study on practice characteristics, worksite characteristics, and job satisfaction among physician assistants in North […]

Job Satisfaction among PAs: June 1 Survey Deadline

May 17, 2013 by Kat

Dr. David Compton, an associate professor of Physician Assistant Studies at Wingate University, is conducting a study on practice characteristics, worksite characteristics, and job satisfaction among physician assistants in North […]

Filed Under: News

Challenge Bowl Attracts Record Number of Players

May 13, 2013
A record number of physician assistant students from across North Carolina participated in the seventh annual NCAPA Student Medical Challenge Bowl on Saturday, May 11.  Thirty-six students from five PA […]

Challenge Bowl Attracts Record Number of Players

May 13, 2013 by Kat

A record number of physician assistant students from across North Carolina participated in the seventh annual NCAPA Student Medical Challenge Bowl on Saturday, May 11.  Thirty-six students from five PA […]

Filed Under: News

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