Newly Released Data on PAs Working in Medically Underserved Areas

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:
Alicia Quella, Director of Communications
email: [email protected]
phone: 470-682-5111

Johns Creek, Ga., February 27, 2023 –the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) has published the 2021 Statistical Profile of Certified PAs by State. Data from almost 134,000 PAs are included in the report, making it the most comprehensive source of information on PAs in the United States.

The report provides data from each state on topics such as race/ethnicity, income, specialty practice areas, and settings, use of telemedicine, job satisfaction, burnout, retirement plans, and more. New to the report this year is information on PAs who practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs).

Click Here to Read More of the Recent Press Release

Inspiring Teens Into Health Careers

4.26.2024 • Stony Brook University’s PA Program members launched an initiative to inspire future health leaders as well as promote awareness and diversity in the PA profession.

PA Licensure Compact Gains Momentum, Streamlining Multi-State Practice

4.23.2024 • An initiative to simplify the process for Board Certified PAs to practice in various states continues to gain traction.

Physician Assistant Workforce Sees Ongoing Growth, Income Rise, Report Finds

4.8.2024 • A new report finds that the physician assistant (PA) profession continues to accelerate nationwide, with the number of certified assistants/associates in the United States growing by 28% from 2018 to 2022.