Top Eight Reasons to Hire a NP or PA

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The benefits of hiring nurse practitioners and physician assistants extend well beyond their medical training. Here are the top reasons to employ one.

It’s no secret that physicians are overworked and feeling the weight of increasing patient loads. When you add in the introduction of rigorous documentation requirements and ICD-10, it’s clear that physicians could benefit from more clinical support.

Fortunately, nurse practitioners and physician assistants have the ability to support, and even go above and beyond standard clinical needs.

Here are eight reasons to hire a NP or PA in your medical practice:

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Steph Weber is a freelance writer hailing from the Midwest. She writes about healthcare, finance, and small business, but finds her passion for the medical field growing in sync with the ever-changing healthcare laws.

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