<![CDATA[IAPA Updates]]>IAPA Updates is the go-to podcast from the Illinois Academy of PAs for what matters most to Physician Associates in Illinois—advocacy, PA practice, and real-life transition-to-practice. We cover policy updates, clinical and professional growth, career strategy, and PA lifestyle conversations that help you thrive in your work and your life.

]]>www.illinoisPA.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:24:13 GMTWed, 04 Feb 2026 16:37:36 GMT60Illinois Academy of PAs<p><b>IAPA Updates</b> is the go-to podcast from the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="illinoisPA.org" target="_blank">Illinois Academy of PAs</a> for what matters most to Physician Associates in Illinois—<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="PAsCare.org" target="_blank">advocacy</a>, PA practice, and real-life transition-to-practice. We cover policy updates, clinical and professional growth, career strategy, and PA lifestyle conversations that help you thrive in your work and your life.</p>episodicIllinois Academy of PAsadmin@illinoispa.orgno<![CDATA[Improving Access to Care w/ Deborah Epstein, PA-C]]>The conversation explores the access to care crisis in Illinois, focusing on both specialty care and primary care. It delves into the challenges faced in urban centers and procedural specialties, highlighting the impact on patient care and the role of PAs in expanding access. The discussion emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted solution to address access issues across different healthcare settings.

]]>b3251b7f-3bf3-4230-abd1-596a0ca60922Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:41:04 GMT<p>The conversation explores the access to care crisis in Illinois, focusing on both specialty care and primary care. It delves into the challenges faced in urban centers and procedural specialties, highlighting the impact on patient care and the role of PAs in expanding access. The discussion emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted solution to address access issues across different healthcare settings.</p><p></p>no00:15:462Improving Access to Care w/ Deborah Epstein, PA-Cfull<![CDATA[Legislative Updates for 2026 w/ Dr. Matthew Schneider]]>The conversation covers the PA legislation in Illinois, its background, purpose, and impact on patient access. It also discusses the preparation for Lobby Day and addresses myths and misconceptions about PA practice modernization.

Takeaways

  • PA Legislation in Illinois
  • Impact on Patient Access

Chapters

  • 00:00 Myths and Misconceptions about PA Practice Modernization
]]>0f185bbb-8aac-4826-919f-042efc97acfcWed, 04 Feb 2026 16:39:22 GMT<p>The conversation covers the PA legislation in Illinois, its background, purpose, and impact on patient access. It also discusses the preparation for Lobby Day and addresses myths and misconceptions about PA practice modernization.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>PA Legislation in Illinois</li><li>Impact on Patient Access</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Myths and Misconceptions about PA Practice Modernization</li></ul>no00:19:5111Legislative Updates for 2026 w/ Dr. Matthew Schneiderfull