Today the N.C. Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) praised the signing of House Bill 724, entitled “Amend Composition of N.C. Medical Board.” The bill, which was signed into law by […]
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Senate Unanimously Agrees to H724!
Senate Unanimously Agrees to H724!
This morning, the Senate chamber unanimously voted in favor of HB 724, Amend Composition of NC Medical Board. The bill will now head to the House for a final concurrence […]
The Role of PAs Grow in a Changing Healthcare System
The Role of PAs Grow in a Changing Healthcare System
USA News story, “EKGs, X-rays and heart procedures — the role of non-physicians grows” reports: Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are a fast-growing part of the medical marketplace, getting paid […]
NCAPA Needs You!
NCAPA Needs You!
It’s still summer, but we are looking for members who would like to serve on one of NCAPA’s committees in 2016! Committees gather information, study issues, reach consensus, and make […]
NCAPA Names Gloria Jordan as “PA of the Year”
NCAPA Names Gloria Jordan as “PA of the Year”
Gloria Jordan, PA-C, is the recipient of the 2015 PA of the Year award from the North Carolina Academy of Physicians Assistants. The PA of the Year award honors […]
NCAPA Announces HOD Delegates for the term July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017
NCAPA Announces HOD Delegates for the term July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017
Chief Delegate: Wanda Hancock, NCAPA President (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2016) Delegates: Marc Katz Suzanne Reich Samantha Rogers Paul Hendrix Alisha DeTroye Joshua Smith Alternate Delegates: Linda Sekhon Truett […]
Health-Care Ruling Could Rock the Carolinas – or Blow Over
Health-Care Ruling Could Rock the Carolinas – or Blow Over
from the Charlotte Observer Within the next 15 days, almost 460,000 North Carolinians will learn whether they get to keep the federal subsidies that help them pay for health insurance. […]
PA Student Receives Lanny Parker Memorial Grant
PA Student Receives Lanny Parker Memorial Grant
Sarah Nelson, a physician assistant student in the Elon University Class of 2016, received a grant from the NCAPA Endowment to attend the Southern Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Conference in […]
Duke PA Program Ranked #1 by USA News and World Report!
Duke PA Program Ranked #1 by USA News and World Report!
See the list of rankings here.
Call for NCAPA BOD Nominations!
Call for NCAPA BOD Nominations!
The NCAPA Nominating Committee is soliciting candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee in 2016. Serving on the NCAPA Board is an important way to […]
Hurry! The application for AAPA’s Annual Awards is Feb. 15
Hurry! The application for AAPA’s Annual Awards is Feb. 15
From AAPA Do you know an exceptional PA who has made significant contributions to the profession and care of their patients? Nominate them for an AAPA Annual Award. These awards […]
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 […]
Incident to billing for behavioral health can now be billed in primary care office
Incident to billing for behavioral health can now be billed in primary care office
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 […]
Help NCAPA Shape our Educational Offerings
Help NCAPA Shape our Educational Offerings
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 […]
Celebrating PA Week
Celebrating PA Week
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 […]
PAs, Students featured on NBC’s Today Show
PAs, Students featured on NBC’s Today Show
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 […]
Why America Loves PAs
Why America Loves PAs
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 […]
October 6, 1967
October 6, 1967
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 […]
Happy PA Week!!
Happy PA Week!!
PAs and PA students share why they love being a PA, and medical experts talk about why PAs matter. – See more here.
The Physician Assistant Will See You
The Physician Assistant Will See You
An interesting article in the New York Times. Duke students in the photo!
10 Reasons to See a Physician Assistant
10 Reasons to See a Physician Assistant
PAs are nearly everywhere you go for healthcare. Read the whole story in the US News & World Report.
Important Announcements from NCAPA
Important Announcements from NCAPA
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 […]
Court Rulings Re: ACA
Court Rulings Re: ACA
US Court Rulings Create New Uncertainty Over Obamacare. Read full story from Reuters
Medicaid Agreement Derailed
Medicaid Agreement Derailed
Read more under “Policy and Prose” at http://cqrcengage.com/ncapa/.
Demand for NPs and PAs up by 300 Percent
Demand for NPs and PAs up by 300 Percent
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 […]
National Clinical Guideline Updates | 2014
National Clinical Guideline Updates | 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 […]
VIDEO – History of PAs and NCAPA
VIDEO – History of PAs and NCAPA
Watch this great video on the history of PAs and NCAPA from our own Bill Vaassen!
CMS Eliminates PA Practice Barriers in Rural Areas
CMS Eliminates PA Practice Barriers in Rural Areas
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 […]
Jeffrey Katz Elected President-Elect of AAPA
Jeffrey Katz Elected President-Elect of AAPA
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 […]
Student Medical Challenge Bowl = FUN!
Student Medical Challenge Bowl = FUN!
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 […]
NEW! Helping Patients Understand the Affordable Care Act
NEW! Helping Patients Understand the Affordable Care Act
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 […]
NCAPA Seeks Nominations for 2015 Open Positions
NCAPA Seeks Nominations for 2015 Open Positions
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 Announces Results of BOD Election
NCAPA Announces Results of BOD Election
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 […]
Campbell Dedicates New Facility for PA Program and School of Osteopathic Medicine
Campbell Dedicates New Facility for PA Program and School of Osteopathic Medicine
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 […]
Governor Proclaims Oct. 6-12 as PA Week in North Carolina
Governor Proclaims Oct. 6-12 as PA Week in North Carolina
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 […]
NCAPA Honors Curtis as PA of the Year
NCAPA Honors Curtis as PA of the Year
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 […]