{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"PAs In Rheumatology: A Joint Effort","description":"With the growing shortage of rheumatology specialists in the U.S., healthcare systems face increasing delays, clinician burnout, and inefficiencies. In this episode, we explore a promising solution: the integration of physician assistants\/associates (PAs) into rheumatology practice. We\u2019re joined by Benjamin Smith, PA-C, Associate Dean and Program Director at Florida State University, and first author of &quot;Profile and Attributes of Physician Assistants\/Associates in Rheumatology&quot; published in Arthritis Care &amp;amp; Research. He shares insights into the demographics, workload, satisfaction, and future potential of rheumatology PAs, highlighting their expanding role in addressing workforce gaps and enhancing patient care.&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"ACR Journals On Air","author_url":"https:\/\/www.rheumatology.org\/Learning-Center\/Publications-Communications\/ACR-Journals-on-Air-Podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36892145\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36892145"}