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Beyond Hollywood: How Washington Really Functions and AAPA Federal Advocacy Makes a Difference

Monday, May 19, 2025

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Colorado Convention Center, Room 505

CE: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

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Tate Heuer
Kristin Butterfield, MA (she/her/hers)

Director, Grassroots and Political Advocacy
AAPA
Alexandria, VA, United States
Corey McGee

Director, Federal Advocacy and Government Affairs
AAPA
Alexandria, VA, United States

This session will help PAs become knowledgeable about how federal policies impact the profession, learn how AAPA works to promote the profession at the federal level, and ensure PAs are prepared to engage in advocacy efforts at the federal level.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:

Review the historical relationship between the federal government and the PA profession
Recognize how federal healthcare programs and the federal workforce impact the PA profession
Review AAPA's current federal policy priorities and explain how advocacy can improve PA practice and patient care
Identify best practices for federal advocacy, how to overcome challenges to achieve success, and PA-PAC