The IAPA exists to
provide information, education and governmental advocacy, and to serve
as the
primary resource on the PA profession.
Information and Leadership
IAPA serves as a collective
"Voice" on critical issues such supervision, reimbursement, and
legislative issues.
IAPA is the only PA organization
in the State of Illinois
representing, monitoring and acting with the PA in mind.
IAPA board members are
experienced, knowledgeable and respected members representing northern,
Chicago,
Central and Southern regions of the State of Illinois.
IAPA board meets at least four
times a year to discuss the organization's activities.
IAPA stays informed on critical
issues such Medicare, Medicaid, health management and other various
important issues in order to provides members with information that my
have direct impact on their practice and the community.
Education and CME
IAPA is a State Constituent
Chapter of the AmericanAcademy
of Physician Assistants
IAPA presents 2 annual
educational for a total of 24 pre-approved Category I CME hours.
IAPA provides members an
opportunity to meet with industry suppliers twice a year at the Spring
and Fall CME Conference to learn the latest industry information and
technology.
Network with other PAs and
suppliers to problem-solve and exchange ideas and experiences.
Keep informed on initiatives
affecting the PA profession.
Governmental Advocacy
IAPA's Legislative Committee
works with regulatory agencies and special interest groups to protect
and represent the PA profession's interests in the State of Illinois.
IAPA provides proposed
legislative changes to the legislature to effectively expand practice
privileges and keeping members informed on proposed regulatory changes
and their implications.
IAPA provides members with a
legislative access to contact their local legislators and provides
members with position papers to discuss issues with local legislators.
Job Opportunities
IAPA provides members with the
Physician Assistant Referral Service (PARS) which send out job listings
around the State.
IAPA connects the member with a
regional chapter to receive group emails regarding job listings.
Website
IAPA provides
members only access to the website for a listing of DEA Schedules,
direct connection to the IDFPR website for license applications, DEA
forms, and access to a membership directory of members.
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