re: Amid doctor shortage, NPs and PAs seemed like a fix. Data’s in: Nope.

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You'd have to explain to me why you consider that "out of balance."

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Out of balance is an Orthopedist making $1 million a year vs a pediatrician in an underserved area making $120K treating mostly Medicaid kids. The Orthopedist did more residency, but they both went thru 8 years of school. I have no problem with a highly skilled physician making a lot of money, but there is a balance to it. I'm just saying the primary care docs need to make more, especially those dealing in the heavy Medicaid areas.