PAs in the News

Health Equity

Black Men Remain Underrepresented Among the PA Workforce

Black men remain significantly underrepresented among physician assistants and associates (PAs), despite the growth in PA training programs in the United States (US), according to study findings in JAMA Network Open.

PA Direct Payments Support Greater Healthcare Equity and Access but Only if More Payers Support Them

When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it would implement direct payment to physician associates (PAs) as part of its 2022 Physician Fee schedule, many PAs rejoiced.

Male, Minority Patients Less Frequently Screened for Depression by Primary Care Providers

Patients who are male, non-White, or who primarily speak a non-English language are significantly less likely to be screened for depression in a primary care setting, according to new data.

MTSU aims to help rural medical providers

Middle Tennessee State University has recently launched a PA program that is partnering up with medical facilities in many of Tennessee’s rural areas.