Senator Oliveira named Legislator of the Year by Mass. Association of Physician Associates
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Senator Jake Oliveira has been named Legislator of the Year by the Massachusetts Association of Physician Associates (MAPA), and will be formally recognized next week for this honor.
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Senator Oliveira was named for this award in recognition of his commitment to advancing healthcare policy in Massachusetts, ensuring that PAs can continue to effectively treat and serve patients across the Commonwealth.
Oliveira will be celebrated for his achievements at MAPA's Spring Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conference on Saturday, March 22. The conference will be held at MGM Springfield beginning at 9:00 a.m.
At the event, healthcare professionals across the state will convene to discuss significant issues pertaining to the PA field and patient care.
For more information about the organization, visit mass-pa.com.
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