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A physician assistant uses a stethoscope to check a baby's breathing.
January 18, 2024
The number of physician assistants in the United States is growing, as is demand for their services. Will supply outstrip demand? This article explains why that's unlikely.
A physician assistant consults with a patient; both are smiling.
January 4, 2024
Physician assistants typically earn six-figure incomes, though this varies by location, specialization, and experience level.
A hospital physician assistant at a patient's bedside enters notes into a laptop.
January 2, 2024
Aspiring physician assistants must pass the PANCE, a 300-question, multiple-choice comprehensive exam, to earn certification and be eligible for state licensure. Learn what to expect.
A health informatics professional enters data into a tablet supported by a holographic user interface.
December 21, 2023
Learn how a customized Online MS in Health Informatics from the University of Pittsburgh can help you become an agile, data-driven health care leader.
An older adult checks their blood pressure while on a telemedicine call with their doctor.
December 7, 2023
Technology is changing the way that providers give and patients receive health care. Digital tools help with almost every aspect of medical care, from record-keeping and treatment tracking to diagnostic images and wearable devices providing real-time vital-sign readings.  The journal Healthcare points to technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain technology and artificial intelligence […]
A health informatics professional uses a tablet.
November 28, 2023
Health informatics translates big data into actionable health care strategies and policies. Power, speed and capacity make artificial intelligence a highly effective informatics tool.
A medical professional consults a tablet.
October 20, 2023
From undergraduate study to patient care experience to completing a PA program and passing the PANCE, we cover all the steps to becoming a physician assistant.
A female physician assistant consults with a patient by phone.
October 18, 2023
These tips can help you put your best foot forward on your physician assistant studies program application.
A physician assistant and a doctor discussing notes on a chart.
October 4, 2023
From ancient spiritual traditions to modern medical research, there is substantial proof that happiness and fulfillment can come from helping others. But with working 40 hours or more each week in a full-time job, you may be wondering how to find the time and energy outside of work to help others when you are trying […]
A health informatics professional uses a pen to point to a specific bar chart in a document.
August 16, 2023
Health informatics salaries vary by location; learn where professionals earn top pay. An Online MSHI from University of Pittsburgh can bolster your credentials in any job market.