I’m working on a feature about physicians’ experiences collaborating with nurse practitioners and physician assistants, drawing on a recent 2024 national survey. We’re looking for physicians who can share what’s working in team-based care, what challenges persist, and how they see collaboration evolving. Qualifications (must meet all): MD or DO, U.S.-based Currently in active clinical practice (not retired, not exclusively administrative) At least 3 years post-residency Actively working alongside nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants in day-to-day clinical practice (e.g., primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, hospitalist medicine, emergency medicine, or large multispecialty groups) Preferred/Added Value (not required): Supervises, mentors, or precepts NPs/PAs Practice leadership role (e.g., medical director, department chair, team lead) Experience in value-based care models or practicing in a state with active scope-of-practice debates Consent Requirement: All respondents must be comfortable being quoted by name in a medical journalism outlet, with light editing for clarity and flow. What are the biggest advantages you see from working with nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants in your practice? How do NPs/PAs contribute to patient care quality, workflow efficiency, or access to care? Challenges / Friction Points: What challenges or frustrations have you experienced when collaborating with NPs/PAs? Are there specific areas where role clarity, communication, or scope of practice creates tension? Team Dynamics & Models: How does your team structure support or hinder effective collaboration? Have you noticed differences in collaboration depending on practice setting (e.g., hospital vs. outpatient)? How do you see NP/PA collaboration evolving over the next 5–10 years? What changes—structural, policy, or workflow—would improve collaborative practice? Can you share a specific example where NP/PA collaboration positively impacted patient care or workflow? Conversely, a situation where collaboration could have been improved, and what you learned from it.

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