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\nA new Wolters Kluwer survey highlights AI adoption, key challenges in practice, and educational gaps for the fast-growing PA profession<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to new survey findings from Wolters Kluwer Health<\/a>, AI is a fixture in clinical practice for physician assistants (PAs) \u2013 also referred to as physician associates \u2013 with 56% reporting daily use and 19% relying on AI extensively. The most popular use cases for AI are clinical documentation (61%) and ambient scribe technologies for patient interaction notetaking (48%).\n<\/p>\n

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\nFuture Forecast: The Growing Impact of PAs in the Healthcare Ecosystem<\/i><\/a> shows that even with this robust adoption, nearly nine in ten PAs (87%) acknowledge the need to learn more about AI, and 83% desire more formal, employer-led training. Additionally, 89% of respondents say that AI will be a force that dramatically changes PA practice. Yet only 32% report having clear workplace guidelines for safe AI usage \u2013 a gap that underscores the urgency for structured training, support, and policy in the face of rapid technological change.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe changing world of PAs<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\nSeven in ten PAs (70%) say their profession has changed over the past three years \u2013 with the biggest changes in dealing with insurance companies (42%) and artificial intelligence (40%). PAs in practice for more than five years see even more changes when compared to more junior colleagues. These changes validate the need for PAs to adapt and acquire additional skills outside of their initial education, emphasizing the relevance of ongoing learning.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWith the number of PAs increasing nearly 74% since 2016<\/a>, this exponential growth reflects their increasing importance in the healthcare workforce. PAs have become embedded members of patient care teams, addressing gaps in care delivery and supporting rapidly evolving healthcare demands on the front lines,\u201d said Kelly Villella, Director of Medical Education & Practice, Wolters Kluwer Health<\/b>. \u201cOur new survey findings also shed light on the current PA education landscape, highlighting the areas that are ripe for disruption and areas needing the most support.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nEducation\u2019s role in preparing PAs and the transition to practice<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\nAs with any medical profession, the education requirements for PAs are robust and most respondents (95%) say their studies prepared them well enough to practice. However, when transitioning to patient care, there are certain areas such as documentation (23%) and prescribing medications (20%) where PAs said they felt less prepared.\n<\/p>\n

\nOther key findings from the PA journey from education to practice, include:\n<\/p>\n