Becker's Healthcare February 20, 2023
New legislation reducing restrictions on PAs has been proposed in several states struggling with access to healthcare and staffing shortages.
Jennifer Orozco, president and board chair of the American Academy of Physician Associates, spoke with Becker’s about why more states should modernize the laws and regulations regarding how physician assistants and associates provide patient care.
She said physician assistants have been proven to provide high quality and safe care — as evidenced by the pandemic.
“Removing barriers for [physician assistants] and [nurse practitioners] at the time … was essential to save lives,” Ms. Orozco said. “But we can’t just do it during a crisis or during a pandemic; this is what is needed now. … [Physician assistants]...
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