Information for Non-Members
By joining MAPA you enter into an ongoing conversation about the PA Profession in Minnesota. Since its founding more than 30 years ago by a handful of PAs, MAPA has grown to over 400 members in all practice settings across the state. The chapter has been instrumental in establishing PA practice in Minnesota statute, including prescriptive practice.
MAPA focuses its efforts on the following issues and activities:
- Providing value to members through service, resources, benefits, and networking opportunities.
- Optimizing the regulatory environment for PA practice in the context of physician-directed teams.
- Securing equitable reimbursement for health services provided by PAs.
- Working to improve access to health care for all Minnesotans.
- Supporting the training of PAs to practice in Minnesota.
- Serving as a resource to Minnesota employers, regulators, legislators, and the corporate community regarding PA practice.
- Networking with other health care organizations to address issues of mutual concern.
MAPA membership dues represent an exceptional investment in your profession. The return on this investment includes:
- Networking with professional peers to learn from each other.
- Networking with other health care professionals, PA educators, regulators, and the public to address issues regarding the PA profession.
- Discounts on MAPA-sponsored CME events each spring and fall.
- Reimbursement resources to assure appropriate compensation for care.
- A voice in government affairs through MAPA's legislative committee and professional lobbyist.
- Receiving MAPA publications, including the imPAct newsletter, MAPA website, and annual membership directory.
- Ongoing listings of professional opportunities on the MAPA website.
- Access to members-only content on the MAPA website.
- Discount offers to members only for Epocrates and the Prescriber's Letter.
- Invitations to members-only corporate sponsored social and CME events.