E06: PAs and the Power of Collaborative Care

Join us in a special location as your host, Dr. Randy Lehman, sits down with Wisconsin PA Jerry Fushianes to discuss how Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners strengthen rural practices. Discover more about the Associate Provider model, where PAs are trained to duplicate physician services across specialties, acting as a conduit between doctors and patients to provide comprehensive care and support for rural surgeons. 

 

[00:00] Introduction

[01:43] Jerry’s background

[08:00] How Dr. Lehman’s rural practice began

[12:50] Advantages of working with a PA 

[20:50] The role of advanced practice providers in rural surgery

[26:29] Difference between PAs and nurse practitioners

[34:58] Building trust between doctor and PA/NP

[39:15] Continuing education for PAs/NPs and hiring a team

[48:11] Financial Corner

[53:35] Classic rural surgery anecdotes

 

Resources Mentioned:

NIFA's RNFA Program