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Physicians and physician assistants work together to treat a patient.

With the passing of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, health care in the United States has shifted its emphasis to providing health care for all Americans, while trying to reduce health care costs overall. The Affordable Care Act also enabled mil- lions more people to obtain health insurance, increasing the demand for health care services. PAs figure prominently in contemporary health care under this reform by providing pre- ventive care, enabling patients to spend more time with a health care professional, and offering more education for patients on how to stay healthy.

What Do Physician Assistants Do?

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