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Government Relations in High Gear
This summer is already shaping up to be a hectic one for PAEA’s Government Relations team. Last week, in light of appropriations season, Director of Government Relations Athena Abdullah met with...
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PAEA Senior Staff at White House for Student Debt Announcement
On June 9, President Obama directed Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to propose regulations that would allow nearly five million additional federal direct student loan borrowers to cap their student...
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Legislation Requires Outside Providers to Ease Veterans Health Care Crisis
Last week Congress passed two bills designed to alleviate the ongoing problems at VA medical facilities and guarantee veterans timely access to care. The U.S. House of Representatives voted on and...
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Physician assistant programs are eligible to apply for three-year funding up to $200,000 per year through a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant. HRSA’s Bureau of Health Workforce...
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Working to Make PA School Affordable
Over the past year, PAEA’s Government Relations department has been largely focused on addressing the mounting student debt crisis. Committee staff in both chambers of Congress have indicated they are...
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PA Students Climb the Hill
PAEA’s First Student Fellowship a Success PAEA Fellows took a tour of the U.S. Capitol Building. PAEA recently hosted 10 PA students during its inaugural Student Health Policy Fellowship, which was...
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PAEA Hires Professional Lobbying Firm
PAEA has signed with the Washington, D.C., lobbying firm Polsinelli, LLC, to help advance the Association’s advocacy agenda. Polsinelli will facilitate the development of strategic relationships within...
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President’s Budget Provides Shot in the Arm for Primary Care Workforce
PAs would be included in the Medicare and Medicaid provider pool President Obama released his $4 trillion FY 2016 budget today, and it contains increased funding for strengthening the primary care...
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Six Myths About Visiting Capitol Hill
We know from experience that even the intelligent, educated, and passionate people that make up the PA education profession can find the idea of meeting with congressional staff intimidating. But if we...
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Making Sure Our Voice Is Heard on Capitol Hill
But, first, we need to hear from program directors! Since the beginning of the year, PAEA has been working with the legislative and regulatory consulting firm, Polsinelli, LLC, in an effort to...
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