As the only organization solely dedicated to representing Michigan PAs, MAPA is your strongest ally in ensuring that your voice is heard at every level of decision-making.
Our committee actively builds and nurtures relationships with key healthcare stakeholders, engages with legislators, state agencies, licensing bodies, and the Governor to influence critical issues affecting your profession. We’re committed to empowering Michigan PAs by safeguarding your practice rights and promoting the value you bring to healthcare in our state.
Yasmine Affes
Leena Alhawati
Tyler Amores
Alison Badger
Michael Coraci
Samantha Danek
Brittney Douglas
Matt Edwards
Brian Gallagher
Antonio Giannelli
Thadd GormasKen Gorney
Brian Guindon
Patrick Handlin
Dennis Marien
Marc Moote
Michelle Petropoulos
Jennifer Pletcher
Hannah Richards
Sarah Luna Salman
Sarah Scantamburlo
Rachel Snabes
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
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
MAPA Executive Director Thadd Gormas submitted a memorandum of support for updates to rules impacting Michigan PAs this month. Continue Reading
In the intricate web of healthcare, the roles of various medical professionals interweave to provide comprehensive patient care. PAs, Physicians and NPs play a vital part in delivering quality healthcare services, but they differ in their training... Continue Reading
Efforts to establish a Physician Assistant Licensure Compact in the U.S. are gaining traction, with Wisconsin becoming the newest state to join recently. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed the bill into law Dec. 6, making Wisconsin the third state to join the compact this year behind Utah and Continue Reading
Last week, the House Behavioral Health Subcommittee met to consider 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
The Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA) today issued the following statement in support of the introduction of the Patient-Led Care Package. Continue Reading
Healthcare workers should not have to fear violence in the workplace. MAPA supported the bills that Governor Witmer recently signed into law, revising fines and jail time for persons convicted of violence against healthcare workers. Continue Reading
Click to view the MAPA Board of Directors' Statement regarding the legislation proposed by the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA). Continue Reading
Meet House Health Policy Chairwomen Julie Rogers representing Kalamazoo, Portage, and Comstock. She's got the muscles to prove it as a real-life physical therapist while serving her second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Continue Reading
Effective June 27, 2023, the DEA requires registered practitioners to meet a one-time, eight-hour training requirement on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. Continue Reading
On May 22nd of this year Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 83, Michigan’s red flag law, known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO). Michigan is the 21st State to pass such legislation and it is expected to go into effect in the Spring of 2024. Continue Reading
