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One Conference, One Community: Ohio PAs Unite in 2026
OAPA is debuting a premier in-person annual conference for Ohio PAs and PA students in 2026. Read on for more, and watch for the big announcement soon!
PA Again Named #2 Best Health Care Job in U.S.
In its 2026 rankings, U.S. News & World Report again named the PA profession the #2 Best Health Care Job, marking the profession’s ninth consecutive year among the top 10. Additionally, the profession was named the #4 Best STEM Job and #5 among the 100 Best Jobs across all occupations.
On-Demand CME: "Conflict Resolution for Better Teams"
Conflict is inevitable in healthcare teams, but how it’s handled can either strengthen collaboration or create lasting tension. This session will equip physician assistants with practical tools to recognize sources of conflict, understand their own conflict and communication styles, and apply proven strategies to resolve disputes effectively.
Ohio Receives Rural Health Transformation Funding Following Workforce Reform Commitments
Ohio Association of Physician Assistants welcomed the recent announcement that Ohio has been awarded funding through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a multi-year initiative directing up to $50 billion nationally to help states strengthen rural healthcare delivery. Ohio is expected to receive $202,030,262 in 2026 to support targeted reforms designed to expand access, improve outcomes, and strengthen the healthcare workforce.
OAPA Receives 2026 AAPA Advocacy Grant Funding to Advance PA Practice in Ohio
For the second year in a row, OAPA sought grant funding to support a strong legislative agenda. AAPA recognized our advocacy efforts and again chose to support OAPA as we pursue our vision of Ohio as the premier state for PA practice.
Upcoming Events
Wed
28
2026
January 28, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EST
OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner
Learn from AstraZeneca about Asthma and COPD treatment options.
Cooper's Hawk Winery, Liberty Township
Tue
3
2026
February 3, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EST
OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner
Learn from Bridgebio regarding treatment for Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
TBD
Wed
18
2026
March 18, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EST
OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner
Orthofix - bone stimulators for fracture care
TBD
