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The Missed Opportunity: Why Health Systems Can't Ignore PA and APRN Policy Efforts

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm CT
Credit(s): 1.0

PAs and APRNs, often collectively known as advanced practice providers (APPs), now make up more than 40% of the provider workforce, with projections predicting more than 50% in the next 10 years. In order to maximize clinical, operational and financial health system success, leaders will need to optimize their PA and APRN workforce to their fullest extent, training and capabilities. With the continued focus on value-based care and current health system challenges, it is imperative that health system leaders be actively advocating for positive PA and APRN legislation and regulatory policy change.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the current policy challenges and opportunities with deploying a successful PA and APRN workforce across a health system, and explore strategies to improve the PA and APRN environment.
  • Evaluate why it's important for health systems to offer a greater voice and support for positive PA and APRN legislation and policy change.