Prepared by Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, Legislative Committee Chair 2026 was what is called a “short session,” which occurs on even years and is meant to be primarily budget focused. Short years are notoriously difficult for groups to gain any traction on important topics because of the reduced time…
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ConnAPA welcomed PAs, PA students, speakers, and healthcare partners to Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook for the 2026 Charter Oak Conference. The move to a new waterfront venue brought fresh energy to ConnAPA’s signature annual event while preserving the educational opportunities, professional connections, and traditions attendees have come…
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ConnAPA’s 2026 Annual Meeting was more than an opportunity to conduct the Academy’s annual business. It was an evening to celebrate the people whose initiative, service, and leadership continue to move the organization—and the physician associate profession—forward. The gathering marked the conclusion of Sheyla Marranca, DMSc, PA-C’s term as president.…
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ConnAPA supports, advocates for, and is the collective voice of the Connecticut PA profession in the delivery of cost-effective, accessible, patient-centered, and high-quality healthcare.
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