On March 17, Alabama joined 23 other states that are part of the PA licensure compact, which removes the requirement for PAs to obtain licensure in each state they practice.
The compact, organized by the American Academy of Physician Associates, aims to alleviate administrative barriers for physician assistants and physician associates seeking to practice in other states, particularly those who regularly travel, relocate or offer telemedicine services.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill March 17 for the state to join the compact, which affects the more than 1,400 PAs who are part of Alabama’s workforce, according to the AAPA.
At least nine other states are considering bills to join the compact, which takes 18-24 months to become fully operational after a state legislature greenlights its participation, according to the AAPA.
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