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PAs in the News
Harris Poll Data
Poll: The Patient Experience: Perspective on Today’s Healthcare
90% of adults say PAs improve the quality of healthcare.
91% of adults support updating PA practice laws.
Citations
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[12] New York State Education Department, Office of Professions. (n.d.). Article 131-b: Physician Assistants. New York State Education Department. May 2 2025.
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