Maine Academy of Physician Associates - MEAPA

05/03/2026

American Academy of Physician Associates election are in a few short weeks! MEAPA proudly endorses Paola Gonzalez for AAPA Director-At-Large and Leslie Clayton for AAPA President-Elect!

05/03/2026

Voices needed!

The U.S. is already facing a growing access-to-care crisis, and new federal student loan limits are making it harder for future healthcare providers to enter the workforce. Your voice is needed on legislation before Congress that would protect student loans for PAs and other essential healthcare providers. Act now: https://bit.ly/4vStYcm

05/03/2026

Free CME!

Join us for a free CME Webinar: Tuesday, May 12, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Collecting SOGI Data in Clinical Practice

The Hanley Center for Health Leadership & Education invites you to a one-hour panel discussion reviewing recent Maine legislation and policy developments related to the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data, and what these changes mean for clinicians and health care organizations.

Panelists will review key compliance requirements and share practical strategies for incorporating SOGI data collection into clinical workflows. The discussion will also highlight how SOGI information supports patient-centered communication and strengthens clinical decision-making.

Presented by:
Heide Lester, Deputy Director, EqualityMaine
Brock Libby, MD, Adolescent Medicine Physician, Maine Medical Partners
Anne Sedlack, MSW, Esq., Director of Advocacy, Maine Medical Association

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4eQbp2l

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05/03/2026

Healthcare positions differ, know the candidates!

Keeping Maine’s health care community informed.

MMA’s Gubernatorial Candidate Healthcare Platform Series highlights where candidates stand on key health care issues impacting patients, physicians, and communities across the state.

This week: Secretary of State Shenna Bellows for Maine shares her perspective on access to care, rural health systems, and workforce development.

All declared candidates, regardless of party affiliation, have been invited to contribute to support informed, thoughtful dialogue about the future of health care in Maine.

Read the latest installment: https://bit.ly/3ORCzvo

05/01/2026

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a final rule creating federal borrowing tiers for graduate and professional programs, excluding PA students from higher loan limits. Starting July 1, PA students will be capped at $20,500 annually—far below tuition—while professional students can borrow up to $50,000.

American Academy of Physician Associates and PAEA plan to challenge the rule in federal court and pursue all options to reverse it.

This policy threatens PA students and the future workforce, while already causing confusion for applicants and incoming students.

It also threatens NPs, PTs, OTs and will have a major negative impact on patients.

‼️TAKE ACTION‼️

Contact your Member of Congress and urge them to cosponsor the Professional Student Degree Act (H.R. 6718), which would restore PAs’ eligibility for higher loan limits.

All PAs are urged to ask Members of Congress to support HR 6718, the Professional Student Degree Act, introduced by Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY) in December 2025. This legislation ensures physician associates/assistants (PAs) and several other...

04/30/2026

Looking for PAs looking to level up their impact!

Deadline for nominations/volunteers is June1st.
Submit via link👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUm5MllsajgmqNCEzcKoojqLxWcUcm4Ce53hsqS_MqRl7BMg/viewform

04/19/2026

Who’s heading to the big easy for the American Academy of Physician Associates conference?

Maine Academy of Physician Associates will be represented by our AAPA HOD delegates Stephanie Marie, DMSc, MS, MPH, PA-C, Angela Gagne Leclerc and Steven Blessington PA-C, MHP, EMT-P and our President Kathleen Moneghan DHA, MPAS, PA-C, ACSM CEP who is speaking Monday May 18th as part of a panel to discuss Maine’s recent legislative successes.

We hope to see you there!

04/17/2026

Less than a month until the 2026 Patient Safety Academy! 🎉 Join us May 6th at the University of Maine in Orono for a full day of learning, connection, and actionable patient safety insights. Expect engaging sessions, expert speakers, and real-world strategies you can bring back to your team. Register now here: https://cvent.me/Aa574b

04/10/2026

Former MEAPA Board student rep Lydia Guerrette ( now inpatient cardiology Physician Associate 😊) volunteered her time at the State House after working all weekend sharing Christine B. Foundation’s mission of supporting cancer patients by extending access to healthy food, nutritional information and community support.

04/08/2026

https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/news/maine-physician-associate-practice-modernization/

04/07/2026