PAs (physician assistants/physician associates) in Alaska had the highest median income in 2021 at $140,000, while PAs in Alabama had the lowest median income at $95,000. Overall, PAs across the country saw an increase in their 2021 earnings compared to 2020 ($115,000 vs $110,000 respectively).

The steps of an intervention with a physician who has been regularly preforming poorly will vary depending on the circumstances. However, there are some common guidelines to keep in mind.

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages of healthcare professionals were already an area of concern. In 2019, the Association of American Medical Colleges projected a shortage of up to nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032. Along those same lines, the need for nurses was projected to outpace growth in the field as nursing school enrollment lagged behind projected demand, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Keon Williams, CPCS, CPMSM, credentialing manager for professional staff services at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, has worn many hats throughout her career in healthcare. She began at Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas where she eventually became a senior medical staff coordinator. She has specialized in provider enrollment, credentialing (physician, hospital, mid-level, managed care, facility/ancillary services, and telemedicine), regulatory compliance, and delegation auditing, among many other responsibilities. The passion she has for her job is palpable, and she has a lot of wisdom to share. CRCJ recently caught up with the medical staff services professional veteran about her role, her challenges, and what keeps her coming back.