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MAPA Online: Welcome to the Web site of the Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants. MAPA serves the needs of PAs and PA Students who work or reside in the state of Missouri. MAPA's Web site serves its members and the public by providing a forum for services and ideas designed to strengthen and promote the PA profession throughout Missouri. MAPA will strive to publicize the contributions of PAs to patients, employers, and policy makers. As the voice and advocate of PAs in Missouri, MAPA promotes continuing education for its members, provides PA employment information to PAs and physicians, and strengthens the role of PAs by supporting and encouraging membership in MAPA.

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We recently asked PAs in Missouri to complete a survey, and we want to thank you for your input. To view the results of the survey please click here.

May 12, 2009

Dear Missouri PA,

We have FANTASTIC news to report. Last night, both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly passed House Bill SB 296, which authorizes physician-delegated controlled prescribing authority for PAs! It's now on its way to Governor Nixon for his signature.

HB 945 also contains language to clarify the waiver requirement for those PAs whose supervising physicians cannot meet the 66% on-site requirement. More details on both landmark changes will come shortly, so stay tuned for details.

This is a huge step for PAs in Missouri, and much credit goes to the countless PAs, supervising physicians, and others who took the time to contact and educate their legislators about PA-physician team practice. A big "thank you" needs to be said to MAPA lobbyist Jorgen Schlemeier, who spent countless hours in Jeff City to make this all happen.

Remember, this wouldn't have happened without the support of your MAPA dues dollars. If you're not yet a MAPA member, consider downloading the membership application and join today!

Sincerely,
Paul Winter, PA-C
MAPA President
 
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