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New AMA Policy Opposes Autonomous State PA Boards
At the annual meeting of the AMA, held June 9-14, 2017, delegates passed a resolution opposing autonomous state PA boards.
Uncovering the “Hidden Value” of PAs
If a PA treats a patient but the service is billed under a physician’s NPI number, did the PA contribute any revenue to the practice?
This Month, Everything Changed for PAs
After days of debate and years of dreaming, collaboration and study, an entire profession has embraced their future.
Research on the PA Profession: The Medical Model Shifts
In an era where demand for medical services is outstripping supply, a good idea born in the 1960s is emerging as a medical innovation domestically and globally.
Do NP, PA Ordering Habits Lead to Higher Healthcare Costs?
A study found that primary care provider ordering habits may result in higher healthcare costs versus the habits of nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Outside the Clinic
There are many options for PAs beyond clinical work.
Equipping PAs for Expanded Opportunities in Healthcare
Nearly three-quarters of PAs now say that their main area of practice is in a specialty other than primary care.
Dave’s Blog: Let’s Level the Playing Field
You can’t lead if the cards are stacked against you from the start. You can’t lead if the playing field is not level and ours has never been.
Communication Is Key to the MD-PA Team
One MD discusses the core building blocks he has found to be essential to developing a productive MD-PA relationship.
Lifehacks for PAs
Solving the PA work-life balance problem.