In a partnership with the Alaska State Medical Association, Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association and many others your Alaska Academy of PAs helped advocate for the successful passage of House Bill 265 within the Alaska Legislature.  HB265 will ensure parity of telemedicine that includes PA service. HB265 will also ensure telemedicine can provide direct access to specialty care outside of Alaska via referral by Alaska providers. After a patient has established in person care, HB265 waives the requirement of in-person encounters to receive chronic medications that may be controlled. AKAPA has been advocating for our profession and expanding access. Your membership and commitment to Alaska PAs help continue this effort.  Thank you from the AKAPA Executive Board.