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.
November 6, 2024
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.
August 13, 2024
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.
May 18, 2024
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.
February 29, 2024