Here are 19 numbers to know illustrating the income differences between physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. The mean annual salary among physician assistants is $119,460, ...

Adults in the United States have a limited understanding of the basic duties that nurse practitioners and physician assistants can perform, a new study suggests. The study is available online and will ...

At UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Catherine McKinnon works in pulmonary and critical care, diagnosing patients with complex needs, determining appropriate treatments and prescribing ...

When nurse practitioner Payal Patel changed medical practices, patient Ni-Ima Lattimer went with her. The Hempstead woman said she’s more comfortable with her and other nurses than with physicians.

The roles of nurse practitioner and physician assistant are two of the fastest-growing and top-rated jobs in healthcare. Between 2021 and 2031, nurse practitioner jobs are expected to have increased ...

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, teamwork is the name of the game. It’s not just one professional taking care of a patient; care teams ensure that every person who walks through the doors is provided for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The proportion of health care visits delivered by PAs and NPs in 1 year rose from 14% to 25.6%. The chances of ...

Floridians make countless visits to the state's 18,000 nurse practitioners every year. These professionals have graduate degrees and advanced clinical training. But only about half of states allow ...