Physicians Practice January 26, 2026
Kelly Villella of Wolters Kluwer says a new PA survey shows near-universal confidence in patient care, but lingering gaps in documentation readiness and a growing need for clearer AI guardrails and training as clinics bring new clinicians on board.
The numbers behind a recent physician assistant survey read like a split-screen of modern practice: near-universal confidence in patient care, paired with lingering strain from documentation demands and the fast-moving scramble to set real rules for AI use.
In an interview about the findings, Kelly Villella, director of Medical Education & Medical Practice at Wolters Kluwer Health, said little in the results was “shocking,” but the contrast was telling: 96% of respondents felt confident interacting with patients, yet...







