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With the establishment of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), India has entered a groundbreaking phase in the regulation and recognition of allied health professionals, including recognizing for the first time the category of Physician Associates (PAs).…

A landmark International Physician Associate (PA) Summit was recently convened in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, bringing together PA leaders, educators, and advocates from across the globe. Organized through a collaborative effort by four leading PA associations (AAPA, ARC-PA, NCCPA, and PAEA),…

New Law in Bulgaria provides regulation for Physician Assistants through the Bulgarian Association of Physician Assistants and Feldshers Law In a significant move to enhance its healthcare system, Bulgaria’s National Assembly has unanimously passed amendments to the Act on the…

In a landmark decision, South Korea’s National Assembly has passed the Nursing Act, officially recognizing and regulating the role of Physician Assistant (PA) nurses within the nation’s healthcare system. This legislation, approved on August 28, 2024, provides a legal framework…

Israel begins to Regulate Physician Associates with Medical Professions bill and invites US trained PAs to apply for licensure to practice medicine in Israel In a significant development for Israel’s healthcare system the physician assistant (PA) is now included as…

The Indian Physician Associate In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, new roles continually emerge to meet growing demands and enhance quality and efficiency. One such pivotal role in India is that of the Physician Associate (PA), a profession that bridges…