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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- American Academy of Physician Associates
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- Dawn Morton-Rias
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Todd Pickard
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