Friday February 16, 2018
- Position Statement
As reported in January, we strongly encouraged you to read the proposed CMS changes at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-01-09/pdf/2017-27887.pdf, which state in part, that an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing is the […]
Wednesday January 24, 2018
- Position Statement
The AAPA held its first Town Hall Meeting on the evening of Sunday, January 21, 2018 on GoToWebinar, an interactive format allowing questions to be submitted to representatives of the […]
Wednesday January 17, 2018
- Position Statement
We at the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA) are continuously partnering with other laboratory professionals and monitoring any changes in rules and regulations that could possibly affect our members […]
Monday November 27, 2017
- Position Statement
In late 2016, the New York Governor signed a bill creating a new licensure category for Pathologists’ Assistants. Please visit http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/patha/article168.htm to view the law and pertinent information available at […]
Monday November 20, 2017
- Position Statement
What you need to know… What: The ASCP recently announced new CMP requirements for Pathologists’ Assistants. They include: 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e. quality control, quality assurance) […]
Friday April 14, 2017
- Position Statement
Today marks a huge milestone for the AAPA. In addition to celebrating you and your contribution to the healthcare team on Pathologists’ Assistant Day, we are so very proud to […]
Thursday December 1, 2016
- Position Statement
The New York Governor has signed off on a bill creating a new licensure category for Pathologists’ Assistants! This move will ensure only qualified individuals undertake Pathologists’ Assistant responsibilities. The […]
Wednesday September 18, 2013
- Position Statement
We are pleased to report that the governor of New York has signed the bill extending the grandfathering period for state clinical laboratory licenses until 2016. Although this is not […]
Friday September 13, 2013
- Position Statement
The following represents a position statement by the American Association of Pathologist’ Assistants regarding the use of “Doctorate of Anatomic Pathology” or any other title which would serve to compete […]
Tuesday June 11, 2013
- Position Statement
Breaking news on the legislative front in New York The lobbying coalition has determined that there is not enough political support in New York for a bill to license Pathologists’ […]
Friday December 21, 2012
- Position Statement
The State of New York has again begun issuing statements that raise questions about the legality of Pathologists’ Assistants practicing in New York. At this time, the AAPA advises any […]