Roy Edroso

The New York Times recently covered the name change of physician assistants to physician associates and the controversy it caused. But for PAs and nurse practitioners -- the preeminent non-physician providers in the U.S. -- the real action is in their numbers and scopes of practice in the states, both of which have been growing for years. Still, there have been roadblocks. Groups like the AMA continue to push back against "scope creep." And the U.S. Department of Education proposes lowering the lending cap on student loan for PA and NP candidates. Do PAs and NP remain on the march, or are they falling back? Readers of our practice management weekly seek expert, informed opinion on the subject. Thanks, Roy Edroso Part B News https://pbn.decisionhealth.com/