title: PEs: an efficient solution to primary care maldistribution.
abstract: Specializing in often-neglected features of medical practice, physician extenders emphasize the family approach to health education and promote wellness and prevention. Continued federal support of physician extender programs is necessary.
mesh_terms: D010823:Physician Assistants / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D011320:Primary Health Care; D014146:Training Support; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce