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This summer, the politically divided Michigan Legislature has been at a standstill with the state’s budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. Continue Reading
MAPA retained Midwest Strategy Group, a lobbying firm, to advocate for legislative and regulatory changes that support and advance PA practice, with the ultimate goal of improving access to high-quality care for patients across the state. Continue Reading
Michigan PA Newsletter - August 2025 Continue Reading
This week, I had the opportunity to testify before the Michigan House Committee on Rules in support of House Bill 4309, which would allow Michigan to join the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. Continue Reading
This week, House Bill 4399 and identical Senate Bill 268 were introduced in the Michigan Legislature that would grant full practice authority to Nurse Practitioners (NPs) upon graduation. This proposal would allow NPs to diagnose and treat patients independently. Continue Reading
erving on Michigan’s Opioid Stewardship Coalition (OSC) since 2022 alongside clinicians, pharmacists, public health leaders, and community advocates has been a deeply rewarding experience. It has strengthened my passion for ensuring that Physician Associates (PAs) are recognized as essential partner Continue Reading
