Arizona Regulatory Board
of Physician Assistants
2011 - 2012 Annual Report
AZPA

By the Numbers
- 2,214 licensed physician assistants
- 82 complaints opened
- 22 complaints remain open
- 112 days on average to complete an investigation
- 19 physician assistants monitored under PHP
program
- 10 disciplinary actions taken
- 12 non-disciplinary actions taken

AZPA

- 8 days on average to issue a new license

AZPA

Highlights
- In partnership with the Attorney General's Office,
resolved 75% of all final disciplinary actions through
consent agreements.
- Completed a Notice of Final Rulemaking for the
updated Physician Assistant Rules in the Arizona
Administrative Code, which will significantly reduce
paperwork associated with PA supervision and
delegation.
- Implemented a searchable, self-service online solution
that provides video recording of our public Board
Meetings and gives citizens convenient on-demand
access to archived streaming through our website.
- Implemented various solutions that increased our
overall information security posture; including data loss
prevention, disaster recovery, and secure file transfer.

Leadership
Geoffrey W. Hoffa, M.S., P.A.-C
Chair
Myles A. Whitfield, P.A.-C
Vice Chair
Carole A. Crevier
Sheldon G. Liechty, P.A.-C
Lesley A. Meng, M.D.
Gary A. Smith, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
Jacqueline J. Spiegel, P.A.-C
Patrick J. Van Zanen
Peter Wagner, D.O.
Kelli M. Ward, D.O.,M.P.H., FACOFP
Lisa Wynn
Executive Director

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of Physician Assistants
2011 - 2012 Annual Report
AZPA

Highlights (continued)
- Began collaborating with the
Arizona Substance Abuse
Partnership of the Governor's
Office and other stakeholders to
address the increasing rate of
accidental prescription drug
overdoses in Arizona.

AZPA

Non-Disciplinary Advisory Letters
Issued - 12

AZPA

Disciplinary Actions - 10

- Received approval for affiliate
membership with the Federation of
State Medical Boards.
- Received an Employee
Satisfaction rating of 100%, up
from 88.2% last year.
- Eliminated credit card fees for
physician assistants who renew
online.
Loss of
License, 1!

Interim
Practice
Restriction, 2!

Letter of
Reprimand, 2!

Probation,5!

AZPA

Licensing
- 302 licenses issued

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