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Inside the AAPA Policy Manual

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.