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Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—May 2012

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC May 09, 2012

As the AAPA conference approaches, Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, discusses the top three policy issues as well as the best things going on in town.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—April 2012

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC April 11, 2012

As the annual AAPA conference approaches, new policy questions arise: What proposals will be considered? What will be new at the House meeting?

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—March 2012

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC March 07, 2012

The author relates the challenges faced and lines that need to be crossed when reviewing AAPA policy, and how "content needs process" became his mantra.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—February 2012

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC February 15, 2012

The author rallies up enthusiasm for AAPA IMPACT 2012 by sharing important dates on the schedule and reviewing the types of House of Delegates resolutions.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—January 2012

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC January 20, 2012

In this article, Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, describes the vital role of AAPA HOD Reference Committees and sheds light on their responsibilities in driving forward AAPA policy.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—December 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC December 16, 2011

According to the author, better food yields better discussion at the House of Delegates meeting. Here, a list of foodie places in Toronto, the upcoming AAPA conference locale, to fuel the decision-making.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—November 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC November 18, 2011

Proceedings at AAPA House of Delegates meetings can be particularly serious and distant. Former Speaker Bill Fenn and current Speaker Alan Hull have found a way to bring down the House with witty comments.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—October 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC October 18, 2011

In this month's column, we look at how the AAPA and other organizations provide (or hide) information about their policies.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—September 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC September 16, 2011

This month's column describes the role of AAPA Position Papers.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—August 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC August 16, 2011

At the Las Vegas House of Delegates, one of the candidates for a House Officer position referenced parliamentarian certification credentials. In informal discussion, some of the delegates expressed interest in knowing more about what exactly that meant.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—July 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC July 19, 2011

Now that the 2011 House of Delegates is history, what happens to the policies that were debated, made, changed, rejected, and tabled?

Inside the AAPA policy manual—June 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC June 20, 2011

This month's topic is an exploration of parliamentary maneuvering—specifically, the use of second order amendments—at the recently concluded House of Delegates in Las Vegas.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—May 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC May 05, 2011

JAAPA's very own policy wonk explains why you should take the time to attend—and enjoy—the upcoming House of Delegates at IMPACT 2011, AAPA's 39th annual PA conference in Las Vegas.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—April 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC April 27, 2011

Don't miss the opportunity to take in some of the SAAAPA version of HOD at the Las Vegas conference. Called Assembly of Representatives (AOR), this compact and turbocharged 2-day session is an amped-up version of HOD that's just plain fun to watch.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—March 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC March 30, 2011

One of the hottest issues in the recent history of the AAPA House of Delegates proceedings has to be the A-22 deliberations last year about power-sharing between the AAPA Board of Directors and the House of Delegates.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—February 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC February 28, 2011

Like clockwork, House of Delegates and the AAPA annual conference loom just around the corner, and they will be here soon! It's time to get out the Sturgis parliamentary procedure manual, get the dates on the calendar, and start selecting your outfits for the proceedings.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—January 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC January 18, 2011

The Standing Rules section of the AAPA Policy Manual provides guidance to the House of Delegates officers in running the complex operation that is the AAPA House of Delegates.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—December 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC December 27, 2010

It might seem that the wording of AAPA policy is inconsistent, but in reality the language reflects the intended audience and what the policy intends for that audience to do.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—November 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC November 10, 2010

Any AAPA member or AAPA leadership group who has a project, program, or idea that requires approval from the Board of Directors can submit an action item. This month, the author explains how.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—October 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC October 25, 2010

The author focuses on the Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the Physician Assistant Profession, explaining why he finds this position paper so inspiring.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—September 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC September 20, 2010

The author explains how the AAPA policy manual is organized and notes that it provides a fascinating record of the history of the thinking of the Academy's past leaders.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—August 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC August 10, 2010

The author writes policy, and it passes! Examining the journey of a policy statement from proposed policy to final product, and the evolution of the policy during each stage of the process.

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—July 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC July 26, 2010

This column examines AAPA policy past and present, with the goals of increasing PA awareness of Academy history and policy and promoting their relevance to members. This month's topic: "How sausage is made: The birth of an AAPA policy"

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—May 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC May 17, 2010

In this new column, JAAPA editorial board member Jim Anderson examines AAPA policy past and present, with the goals of increasing PA awareness of Academy history and policy and promoting their relevance to members. This month's topic: The birth of the AAPA House of Delegates.