NJ State Society of Physician Assistants

05/26/2025

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, NJSSPA honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As healthcare providers, we’re reminded every day of the value of life and the cost of freedom. Today, we pause in gratitude and remembrance.

05/19/2025

NJSSPA President, Victoria Latella-Smith, PA-C, testified before Chairperson Vitale and committee members this morning in favor of the PA Compact Bill (S3560)that was subsequently unanimously released by the Senate Health Committee! 👏👩‍⚕️NJ PA’s - NJSSPA is hard at work for YOU! This is what LOOKS like!

05/12/2025

The New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants (NJSSPA) proudly endorses Rebecca Loveless, MHS, PA-C, DFAAPA, for the position of Director-at-Large for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). As a small constituent organization, NJSSPA values leaders who are deeply committed to elevating the voices of smaller COs within our national organization—and Rebecca embodies that commitment.

With 24 years of experience as a PA across five states and six specialties, Rebecca brings a broad and inclusive perspective to the profession. Her passion for diversity, dedication to optimal team practice, and unwavering advocacy for PA representation at every level reflect the core values we hold dear. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to connect with PAs from all backgrounds and practice settings, ensuring that every voice is heard—especially those from smaller or underrepresented COs.

Rebecca's leadership is exactly what the AAPA Board needs to advance our profession into the future. NJSSPA is honored to support her candidacy.

Respectfully,
Victoria Latella-Smith, PA-C�President, The New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants (NJSSPA)

05/09/2025

NJSSPA members! Vote today if you haven’t already done so! NJ PA’s - if you’re not a member, please consider joining!

NJSSPA members - Please see the NJSSPA elections page to vote for your 2025-2026 Board of Directors, to vote for bylaws changes, and to complete our membership survey! Elections remain open until Wednesday 5/14 at 11:59 pm. Please vote today!

https://njsspa.mypanetwork.com/page/1527-2025-elections

05/08/2025

HAPPY NURSES WEEK 2025!!! NJSSPA thanks the hard working, tireless, and supportive nurses throughout the country and world. Thank you for all you do for our profession and patients!

05/07/2025

NJSSPA members - Please see the NJSSPA elections page to vote for your 2025-2026 Board of Directors, to vote for bylaws changes, and to complete our membership survey! Elections remain open until Wednesday 5/14 at 11:59 pm. Please vote today!

https://njsspa.mypanetwork.com/page/1527-2025-elections

04/23/2025

“Acting Governor Tahesha Way today signed legislation requiring State-regulated health insurers to cover biomarker testing, putting this form of diagnostic testing in reach for more New Jerseyans.

Biomarker testing analyzes an individual’s unique biological indicators to provide insights into their health status or risk of certain diseases like cancer. Biomarkers can inform certain treatment plans, making this form of testing a critical step to applying precision medicine and targeted therapies that can improve health outcomes and provide for better quality of life.

Under the bill, state-regulated health insurance providers, Medicaid, and the SHBP and SEHBP are required to provide coverage for biomarker testing for the purposes of diagnosis, treatment, appropriate management, or ongoing monitoring of an individual’s disease or condition when the test is supported by medical and scientific evidence.

“The New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants (NJSSPA) extends our sincere gratitude to Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way for signing the biomarker testing bill (A4163/S3098) into law,” said Victoria Latella, President of NJSSPA. “This critical legislation advances timely, equitable access to precision diagnostics that are essential for identifying the most effective treatments for patients. As frontline providers in team-based care, physician assistants play a vital role in delivering these advanced diagnostic and treatment options to patients. This law empowers healthcare teams across the state to make more informed, personalized decisions that improve outcomes and enhance the quality of care. NJSSPA is proud to have stood alongside advocates and lawmakers, particularly the bill’s sponsors, Senator Gopal and Assemblywoman Sumter, to make this possible.””

https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562025/approved/20250423b.shtml

04/01/2025

NJSSPA election nominations are now open! See the NJSSPA website and link below to submit nominations. All Fellow and Early Career Professional members are eligible. Nominations will be accepted from April 1-30

https://njsspa.mypanetwork.com/page/1520-2025-election-nominations

03/06/2025

NJSSPA Student members are welcome to join a raffle to win 2 prizes of $250 each which can be used for reimbursement for the 2025 AAPA Conference in Denver, CO from May 16-20. Reimbursement can be used towards airfare, hotel or conference registration.

Students may register to join the raffle until midnight on March 31, 2025. Winners will be selected on April 2, 2025.

*Winners will receive funds after submitting receipt for either airfare, hotel or conference registration*

https://njsspa.mypanetwork.com/physician-assistant-events

02/24/2025

In light of the recent tragedy involving UPMC, NJSSPA stands with UPMC against violence towards healthcare workers. May we use this time to support one another in their time of need.

02/20/2025

Join the NJSSPA Government Affairs Committee as they provide an update on the hot topics for NJ PAs. All NJSSPA members are welcome to attend

Q&A to follow presentation. Registration link below:

https://njsspa.mypanetwork.com/physician-assistant-events/1370-njsspa-government-affairs-committee-update #!info

02/16/2025

Thomas S. Leatherbury, Director of the 1st Amendment Clinic of the SMU Dedman School of Law, will lead this presentation discussing the issues that the Supreme Court will be deciding over the next four years and how they will affect the LGBTQIA+ community.

Register Here:

https://lbgtpa.wildapricot.org/event-6053428/Registration