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AAPA survey claims that physicians support PA independent practice

April 22, 2025 • Rebekah Bernard MD and Niran Al-Agba MD • Season 1 • Episode 110

In February 2025, the AAPA published a press release entitled: 'AAPA Releases Survey Showing Physician Support for Removing Barriers to PA Practice.' According to AAPA President Jason Prevelige (DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA), the survey proved that, “Physicians recognize the need for change. It’s time to modernize these laws so healthcare teams can focus on what matters most, patient care.” But what did this survey REALLY show? Chandani Patel DeZure, MD, joins me to unpack the details.

Links:
https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2025/02/aapa-releases-survey-showing-physician-support-for-removing-barriers-to-pa-practice/
https://www.aapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AAPA_Morning-Consult-Survey.pdf

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