More states make it easier for physician assistants to practice

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 285

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Alabama, Maine and Virginia recently adopted policies that make it easier for physician assistants to practice and serve more patients.

Alabama became the 24th state to adopt the PA Licensure Compact, an agreement between states that authorizes these clinicians to practice across state lines. The compact can help remove administrative barriers for physician assistants, making it easier for them to fill gaps in rural and underserved communities that don’t have enough primary care medical professionals, …

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