The article discusses the increasing trend of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) joining specialty practices such as cardiology, dermatology, and others, rather than working in primary care. This development is worrying some experts who track the healthcare workforce, as it could lead to a shortage of NPs in primary care, which has relied on them to address physician shortages.
The article notes that while the majority of NPs are certified in primary care, the proportion of NPs and PAs working in primary care has been declining, from around 30-34% for NPs and 27-30% for PAs between 2016 and 2021. The higher salaries and mentorship opportunities in specialty practices are cited as factors drawing NPs and PAs away from primary care.
The article also discusses the blurring of lines between primary and specialty care, with NPs in specialty clinics performing tasks that overlap with primary care. It highlights the projected shortages of primary care physicians and other specialists by 2036, and the rapid growth in NP and PA jobs, which could help meet these needs, but may also lead to more of them moving into specialty practices.
The article provides examples of NPs and PAs transitioning to specialty care, either through mentorship programs or post-graduate training, and the challenges of accessing specialty care in rural areas. Overall, the article raises concerns about the potential impact of the shift of NPs and PAs from primary care on the healthcare system.
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by Michelle في www.medscape.com 05-20-2024
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