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Physician assistant pay hits $140K amid doctor shortage

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Physician assistant compensation has reached an average of $140,000, reflecting a 4.5% increase from the previous year, according to new data. The number of physician assistants has also grown to over 200,000 nationwide. This rise in PAs and their pay occurs amidst a significant shortage of physicians, prompting several states to expand the scope of practice for PAs and nurse practitioners to improve healthcare access. AI

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Physician assistant pay hits $140K amid doctor shortage

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor ·

    As Doctor Shortage Rages On, Physician Assistant Pay Hits $140,000

    Physician assistants continue to increase in number and so is their pay, hitting $140,000 as their ranks have grown to more than 200,000.

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