Job of physician assistants growing more important

 
BY ALLISON GARRISON
Published: October 7, 2011

More and more patients are entering the health care system due to expanded coverage created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act . This is causing more overcrowding in doctors' offices. The impact of the physician shortage is increasingly felt in hospitals and clinics across Oklahoma .

Who will provide care to those who need it, when they need it?

The 2011 State of the State's Health Report, ...


You have selected to view an article that is older than 60 days. There are several ways to unlock access to NewsOK historical content.

Please sign in. (You might already have access)


If you are a print subscriber to The Oklahoman, activate your Digital Pass for free access.


Purchase any of The Oklahoman's digital products (digital replica, archives, iPad and smartphone apps), and access to historical NewsOK content is free.