Maine Academy of Physician Associates - MEAPA

12/30/2025

Proud to be a part of American Academy of Physician Associates top advocacy wins this year! Looking forward to see all we can accomplish in 2026

12/22/2025

A great opportunity for PAs in leadership positions or looking to expand their knowledge and network!

Maine’s health and healthcare system needs leaders who are thoughtful, connected, and prepared to lead through complexity.

This has been our mission since HLD 1, and we’re thrilled to share that nominations and applications are now open for HLD 20, marking twenty years of Health Leadership Development.

For nearly two decades, HLD has supported health and healthcare professionals across Maine in strengthening their leadership capacity while building lasting peer connections that extend well beyond the program.

Participants can expect to:
✔ Develop practical, values-driven leadership skills
✔ Tackle real-world challenges with expert faculty and coaching
✔ Join a trusted, statewide network of peers

📅 HLD 20 begins September 2026
🔗 Learn more, apply, or nominate a leader: https://www.hanleyleadership.org/leadership-courses/health-leadership-development/

12/18/2025

Amazing news 👏👏👏

12/17/2025

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/08/opinion/letters/maine-susan-collins-health-care-access-bill-joam40zk0w/

"I want to applaud Sen. Susan Collins for her leadership through the recent introduction of bipartisan legislation, the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act."

12/10/2025

Thank you, Dr.Lodato, for supporting NPs and PAs and the valuable contributions we make to healthcare in Maine and thank you Lori Towne, President of Maine Nurse Practitioner Association for sharing this wonderful sentiment!

To the Editor; The Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 (the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed in July) called for some changes in health care educational student loan programs that will adversely affect the number of health care professionals in certain fields. Some of these fields are already very....

12/09/2025

MEAPA President Kathleen Moneghan (DHA, MPAS, PA-C, ACSM CEP) was interviewed today regarding the CDC Advisory Panels Hepatitis B vaccine vote. Check it out! , https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/us-cdc-advisory-panel-vote-hepatitis-b-vaccination-newborns-infants/97-ef8b2cd2-6744-4ebf-aa7c-fac2f0fc80e7?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NEWS_CENTER_Maine

12/05/2025

Don’t forget to nominate a deserving PA!!!

It's that time of year again, MEAPA Award Season!
Know a PA Going Beyond? Nominate them!

Accepting Nominations through December 15th, 2025

Submit Here: https://lnkd.in/ejuAWjDV

12/04/2025

Thank you U.S. Senator Susan Collins for introducing this very important legislation to help increase access to care.

U.S. Senators have introduced the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act - a key federal priority for AAPA that PAs helped elevate on Capitol Hill during September’s Leadership and Advocacy Summit. The bill would allow federal employees injured on the job to receive care from PAs and NPs under FECA, removing outdated restrictions that limit access to care. Learn more about this important legislation: https://bit.ly/48FWeV4

12/02/2025

We are still accepting applications through December 15th!!

Learn More and Apply Now https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdB0uBVzRpsrmCq9k_nxhGGrHINoP4jvuv9A_ni852mcsJsSg/viewform 🍀

12/01/2025

On Maine healthcare associations call for a renewed commitment to HIV prevention and compassionate care for all.

The Maine Medical Association is joined by the Maine Academy of Family Physicians - MAFP, Maine Academy of Physician Associates - MEAPA, Maine Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, Maine Nurse Practitioner Association (MNPA), Maine Osteopathic Association, and Maine Public Health Association to oppose the federal government's decision not to commemorate World AIDS Day, particularly as Maine faces its largest HIV outbreak in memory.

Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4pGE7oG

11/22/2025

You have a voice. Use it. Sign the petiton👇

https://www.votervoice.net/AAPAAdvocacy/Petitions/6264/Respond