Kansas Academy of Physician Associates

Kansas PAs had a great time in the Big Easy! From serving in the House of Delegates to presenting on Kansas legislative updates, it was a great week of networking, learning and advocacy!

Coming to AAPA? Please join us for the KAPA meet up in New Orleans!

Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this happen! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Kansas is making meaningful progress for PAs! 👏 Governor Laura Kelly signed legislation into law that modernizes PA practice by striking ratio restrictions, moving from "supervision" to "collaboration" after 4,000 hours of clinical practice, and giving care teams the flexibility to determine how PAs practice. Together, these changes bring the state closer to an optimal practice environment! 🎉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sZwL1J

Kansas Academy of Physician Associates (KAPA) is pleased to share that on April 3rd Governor Laura Kelly officially signed House Bill 2702 into law, marking a significant milestone for the physician assistant profession in Kansas. This legislation updates the Kansas PA Practice Act to better reflect how care is delivered today while preserving the team-based model that defines our profession. Thank you all for your continued support of KAPA.

KAPA - HB 2702 Signed into Law - A Major Step Forward for Kansas PAs Dear KAPA Members and Followers, We are pleased to share that on April 3rd Governor Laura Kelly officially signed House Bill 2702 into law, marking a significant milestone for the physician...

We are pleased to share that House Bill 2702 has passed the Kansas Legislature and has advanced to the Governor for further consideration and signature. This legislation represents a significant step forward for physician assistants in Kansas and reflects years of thoughtful work, collaboration, and advocacy by KAPA members and partners across the state. HB 2702 modernizes the Physician Assistant Licensure Act by updating statutory language to better reflect how health care is delivered today through collaborative, team-based care.

KAPA Important Update - HB 2702 Passes Kansas Legislature Dear KAPA Members and Kansas PAs, We are pleased to share that House Bill 2702 has passed the Kansas Legislature and has advanced to Governor Laura Kelly for further consideration and signature. On...

KAPA PA Day at the KS State Capitol was a success! What a great day of Advocating, Collaborating and Educating. Thanks to those who were able to come out to represent all Kansas PAs!

Happy Kansas Day, PAs! 🥳

Welcome to K-State's newest class of PA Students!

PAs are essential—now more than ever. 💛
As Kansas prepares for PA Legislative Day, we need a strong, united voice at the Capitol.

Join or renew your Kansas Academy of PAs (KAPA) membership and save 20% for a limited time. Your membership directly supports advocacy efforts, including advancing an updated PA practice act in Kansas.

🗓 Offer ends February 26
🎟 New and returning members eligible
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Let’s show up for our profession—together.

This week Ottawa University welcomed their inaugural PA class! 48 students are ready to start their PA school journey. Ottawa becomes the 3rd PA program in Kansas.

“Welcoming the inaugural class of the Ottawa University PA Program in Overland Park marks an important step in strengthening the PA profession and expanding access to care across Kansas. This moment reflects years of advocacy, collaboration, and commitment to preparing future PAs to serve where they are most needed.
I am deeply grateful to the many partners and champions who helped bring this vision to life.”

Dr. Susan Salahshor, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA
Division Chair and Founding Program Director, Ottawa University PA Program