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COVID vaccine available to PAs not affiliated with health systems

Posted on December 31, 2020 by PSPA

    COVID-19 VACCINE OVERVIEW FOR PHASE 1A HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL NOT AFFILIATED WITH A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH SYSTEM BACKGROUND Getting Pennsylvanians immunized with a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is …

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Coronavirus Relief & Omnibus Agreement Authorizes PAs to Receive Direct Payment Under Medicare

Posted on December 23, 2020 by PSPA

AAPA’s Top Federal Priority Secured in Bipartisan Agreement December 22, 2020 AAPA commends Congress for passing legislation authorizing PAs to receive direct payment under Medicare as part of the Coronavirus …

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Pennsylvania Cuts Red Tape Again To Help Health Care Professionals Fight COVID-19

Posted on December 23, 2020 by PSPA

12/22/2020 Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania today announced that it will extend the license renewal deadline for healthcare professionals licensed under the State Board of Medicine, will extend emergency temporary licenses granted …

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PA Modernization Act: Keep the Momentum Going

Posted on October 9, 2020 by PSPA

The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee has voted to move Senate Bills 870 and 871 out of their committee. The next step is for the bills to be …

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Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians of Importance of Contact Tracing, Advises of Possible Scams

Posted on September 2, 2020 by PSPA

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Aging today warned Pennsylvanians about contact tracing scams and emphasized the need to stay alert as COVID-19 remains a threat in our …

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House Resolution 836 Explanation

Posted on June 10, 2020 by PSPA

Last night, the legislature passed HR 836, a resolution that directs the Governor to terminate his disaster declaration. The legislature is now saying to people that the declaration has ended. …

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PSPA Stands Against Racism – Today and Always

Posted on June 5, 2020 by PSPA

Last week, many of us were shocked to see the images coming out of Minneapolis, showing the senseless death of George Floyd.  Since then, hundreds of thousands of Americans have …

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Gov. Wolf Signs Executive Order to Provide Civil Immunity for Health Care Providers

Posted on May 6, 2020 by PSPA

Gov. Wolf Signs Executive Order to Provide Civil Immunity for Health Care Providers https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-signs-executive-order-to-provide-civil-immunity-for-health-care-providers/ Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order to afford health care practitioners protection against liability for good …

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DOS eases reactivation of physician assistant license

Posted on March 25, 2020 by PSPA

03/25/2020 Pennsylvania to Allow Retired Health Care Professionals to Bolster COVID-19 Response Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is acting to enable retired health care professionals to assist with the COVID-19 response by …

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Some License Requirements for Qualified Physicians Assistants Are Suspended During Coronavirus Emergency

Posted on March 22, 2020 by PSPA

March 22, 2020 Some License Requirements for Qualified Physicians Assistants Are Suspended During Coronavirus Emergency In order to allow physician assistants practicing under the state Board of Osteopathic Medicine to …

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Pennsylvania State of Emergency Declaration

Posted on March 21, 2020 by PSPA

Pennsylvania State of Emergency Declaration Preliminary Announcement Regarding PA Regulatory Relief After thorough review, the Pennsylvania Department of State determined that Physician Assistants that practice under the Pennsylvania Board of …

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News release from Governor on permitting telemedicine

Posted on March 19, 2020 by PSPA

03/18/2020 Licensed Health Care Practitioners Can Provide Telemedicine Services to Pennsylvanians During Coronavirus Emergency Harrisburg, PA — Health care professionals licensed under any of the Department of State’s Bureau of Professional …

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