Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA)

05/17/2026

Physician Associates from across Massachusetts traveled this week to New Orleans this weekend to represent the interests of Mass PAs at the American Academy of Physician Associates House of Delegates meeting.

The House of Delegates is where PAs from across the country come together to debate policy, shape the future of the profession, and advocate for patients and the PA workforce nationwide. From modernization efforts and workforce mobility to education, reimbursement, and access to care, the decisions made here help guide the future of our profession and direct our advocacy efforts on the state level.

Massachusetts continues to be a national leader in PA advocacy, and we are excited to bring our members' voices to the national stage. Thank you to Cathy Hamel, Carey Barry, Jennifer Pertucci, Nicole Zarba, and Duncan Daviau, who continue to support MAPA, engage in advocacy, and help move our profession forward.

05/15/2026

Leadership is not a title; it's a calling. Leadership does not end when a board term does.

Grateful to see former MAPA Board Member and President Christina C Morone continuing to advocate for patients, providers, and the future of healthcare in Massachusetts through engagement at the highest levels of state government — including meeting with Massachusetts State Senate President Karen Spilka.

One of the greatest strengths of our profession is that so many leaders continue showing up long after their formal roles conclude. Advocacy is strongest when it becomes a lifelong commitment to improving access, supporting clinicians, and advancing team-based care.

Thank you for your continued involvement, leadership, and dedication to the PA profession and the patients we serve across the Commonwealth.

05/01/2026

Mass PAs help support PA education!

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

Natalee Lynn Georgantas, a Western Mass based Physician Assistant is doing something simple—but incredibly important: helping adolescents set healthier boundaries with their cell phones.

And honestly, it couldn’t come at a better time.

We’re seeing it everywhere—kids struggling with focus, sleep, anxiety, and just being present. The constant pull of a screen isn’t harmless anymore. It’s shaping how they think, feel, and interact with the world.

This movement is not about blaming phones or shaming kids. It’s about awareness, balance, and giving families tools to take back a little control.

Because not every solution in healthcare comes from a prescription. And PAs understand that and are showing the world how we are leading the way.

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04/18/2026

Thanks State Senator Sal DiDomenico for having us!

Physician Assistants care so much about their patients and they came out in force to advocate at the State House. It was my pleasure to meet with constituents who are part of the Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA), and discuss their legislative priorities that would improve access to healthcare across the Commonwealth.

02/16/2026

MAPA President Duncan Daviau and Immediate Past President Thea Nolan had the honor of attending a meeting with Ayanna Pressley we discussed how federal policy changes will impact student loan availability for a swath of healthcare professions and the downstream impacts on the Massachusetts healthcare workforce.
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02/07/2026

02/07/2026

One if by land. Two if by sea.
The white coats are coming to Mass.

On April 7, Physician Assistants from across the Commonwealth will gather at the Massachusetts State House for PA Lobby Day.

We come from clinics, call rooms, and communities across Massachusetts to speak directly with legislators about patient access, workforce sustainability, and the future of care.

Policy is shaped by those who show up.
This is our moment to be counted.

Register and join us on April 7.

02/02/2026

Calling all PA students!

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the Massachusetts Association of PAs will be at the Massachusetts State House for our annual MAPA Lobby Day and Advocacy Day.

This is an opportunity for clinicians, educators, leaders, and allies to come together, engage with legislators, and advocate for policies that strengthen patient access and the PA workforce across the Commonwealth. No prior advocacy experience is required. MAPA and our lobbyist organization Charles Group Consulting will provide guidance and talking points.

Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNKZkhSiQ1VNpa1vGEFHnkcGMU3c9mVZk6ExXgAKC7b12PBQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

As an added bonus MAPA will be applying for three Category I CME credits free of charge for fellow members who attend.

A strong showing matters. We hope you will join us and help ensure PA voices are represented at the State House.

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01/28/2026

What is MAPA doing while our bills sit in committee?

A lot — and this week’s example is a strong one.

MAPA President Duncan Daviau has a new op-ed in CommonWealth Beacon that shows exactly what “the work between hearings” looks like.

While OTP and Interstate Compact move through the legislative process, MAPA isn’t sitting back and waiting. We’re actively shaping the conversation.

In the piece, Duncan connects PA workforce modernization directly to federal dollars. Massachusetts received $160 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, while other states secured $230+ million. One reason? Outdated PA regulations that limit flexibility, access, and competitiveness.

That framing matters. Legislators don’t just hear “remove barriers to practice” ,they hear “Massachusetts is leaving money on the table.”

This is the behind-the-scenes work your MAPA membership supports:
• Strategic op-eds in publications lawmakers actually read
• Coalition-building beyond healthcare
• Hiring a lobbyist that ties PA policy to statewide priorities

When bills are in committee, the real work is changing minds, building support, and creating pressure from multiple angles. Testimony matters, but so do private meetings, stakeholder conversations, and making sure the policy and economic case is airtight before a bill ever hits the floor.

That’s MAPA advocacy: not just showing up, but playing chess while others play checkers.

MASSACHUSETTS HAS LONG benefited from its reputation as a national leader in health care policy and delivery. That leadership, however, also brings fiscal