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PAEA Rural Health Transformation Program Webinar - October 15 at 12:30 p.m.

Leveraging the Rural Health Transformation Program to Strengthen Clinical Training Capacity and the Workforce Pipeline

The webinar will explore how the Rural Health Transformation Program can support workforce development, expand clinical training capacity, and strengthen partnerships in rural and underserved communities. Participants will hear from representatives from state agencies who will share examples and guidance related to funding opportunities, rural workforce initiatives and investments in their states, preceptor recruitment and support efforts, training incentives, and partnership models that can expand clinical training capacity and strengthen the health workforce pipeline.

HB 963 Spotlight: Adding PAs as Eligible Providers for Guardian's Report

Ohio House Bill 963 would add PAs as an eligible provider type to complete the Guardian's Report for the Statement of Expert Evaluation, recognizing that PAs, like physicians and APRNs, are qualified to assess and document a patient's capacity in guardianship cases. Featuring quotes and stories from real Ohio PAs, this article is part of an ongoing series exploring the 14 actions within HB 963 that will modernize PA practice in Ohio.

What You Missed at the Fall Legislative Town Hall

*Member Exclusive Story*

The Ohio Association of Physician Assistants held a Legislative Town Hall for members on September 10, 2026, to review PA advocacy efforts during the 136th General Assembly and preview what's to come with election season and the new year approaching. Members who attended the Town Hall got the full story, but here are the highlights for those who missed it.

Don't let Ohio lose its voice in AAPA

As one of the largest state delegations to the AAPA House of Delegates, Ohio PAs have real influence over national policy. Share your policy priorities with OAPA and renew your OAPA and AAPA memberships to keep Ohio's voice strong.

Healthcare Employers Invited to Ohio Healthcare Virtual Career Fair

Building Ohio’s future healthcare workforce starts by helping students learn about healthcare careers early. Your organization can help the next generation see where a career in healthcare could take them. Attend a virtual information session on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 2pm to learn more about the 2027 Ohio Healthcare Virtual Career Fair

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Upcoming Events

Thu
24
2026
September 24 - 26, 2026

AAPA Leadership and Advocacy Summit (LAS)

Pentagon City, VA

Mon
28
2026
September 28, 2026
8:30AM - 3:30PM EDT

2nd Annual Rural Health Conference: Access to Good Health in Our Community

Lodge at Hocking College, 15770 OH 691, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764

Fri
2
2026
October 2 - 4, 2026

**Cancelled, will be rescheduled*** RISHI "Conversations on Death & Dying" Retreat and Training Workshop

Special OAPA member discount available!

The Meadow at Ohio's Hospice, Dayton

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