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Explore the Benefits of MAPA's Premium Membership
In 2023, MAPA made a bold move and unveiled a game-changing membership option that covers over half of your required 100 CME credits and ALL of your category 1 CME credits needed to maintain your PA certification. Introducing the MAPA PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP! Curious about its perks? Let's dive in. Continue Reading
Date posted05/1/2024
MAPA's Patient-Led Care Agenda
The good news is that Michigan patients love their PA! 92% in fact think Michigan PA practice laws should be updated. Now, here is a little history lesson from my 41 years of experience as a Michigan PA. Continue Reading
Date posted04/30/2024
Michigan Patients Love Their PA!
A new Harris Poll commissioned by AAPA finds that Michigan patients wait on average 3.4 weeks for a needed medical appointment and nearly 1 in 3 (31%) give the current healthcare system a failing grade, which is higher than the national average of 26%. Continue Reading
Date posted04/3/2024
MAPA Healthcare Professionals Argue Serious Need
Healthcare professionals from around the state are arguing there is serious need to improve healthcare by updating a law they consider outdated. Continue Reading
Date posted04/3/2024
Nurse Practitioners Urge Independent Practice Authority
The Senate Health Policy Committee received testimony on Wednesday, March 21st for Senate Bill 279 to allow for NPs to practice independently. Continue Reading
Date posted04/3/2024
MAPA’s Matrix Compares PA/MD/NP Education & Training
The provider education and training matrix was updated in March 2024 to better reflect the continuing education (CE) for Nurse Practitioners. Continue Reading
Date posted04/3/2024
HB 5114 Mental Health Code Hearing Update
This week, the House Behavioral Health Subcommittee met to vote in support of House Bill 5114 to add PAs to Michigan’s Mental Health Code. Supporting testimony was provided by Michigan leaders in behavioral health and psychiatric medicine. Continue Reading
Date posted04/2/2024