What is the common goal all PAs are working toward?

• A. Removing barriers to PA practice that slow healthcare teams and expand access
• B. Increasing PA independence from physicians
• C. Limiting PA practice
• D. Reducing PA education

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that physician assistants aim to remove obstacles that slow healthcare teams and, by doing so, expand access to care. When practice barriers—such as restrictive scope-of-practice rules, burdensome supervision requirements, and payer or licensure hurdles—are reduced or eliminated, PAs can be utilized to their full training. This enables faster patient visits, better coverage in underserved areas, and more efficient use of healthcare resources, all while maintaining safe, quality care. The goal isn't to pursue independence at the expense of collaborative teamwork or to reduce education; rather, it’s to maximize the PA role within safe, team-based care to improve access and outcomes.