Here are five insights:
1. The demand for physicians will surpass supply by 46,000 physicians to 90,000 physicians by 2025.
2. The more than 108,500 certified physician assistants will help fill the gap in care.
3. PAs will increase access to care and allow same-day appointments because there will be more available appointments.
4. Physicians will be able to focus on more complex patients if PAs are able to meet with other patients.
5. About 90 percent of Americans believe PAs improve patient outcomes, according to a 2014 Harris poll study.
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