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physician assistants  

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  • Physician assistants play an important role in America's healthcare system, working in areas often not directly served by physicians. In 2008, there were about 68,000 physician assistants delivering healthcare in the nation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; Physician Assistants]

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