Yes, the use of mid-levels such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) can be beneficial within a physician based clinical practice. In Florida specifically, NPs are highly trained health care professionals who have completed advanced graduate education and clinical training to provide primary, acute and specialty health care services with an emphasis on preventive care (Florida Board of Nursing 2021). As a result, they are qualified to diagnose medical conditions, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans and prescribe medications all while taking into account patient safety and quality assurance measures. Additionally in Florida they are allowed to function independently from physicians with some limitations such as needing approval before prescribing certain controlled substances or providing psychotherapy treatments (Florida Board of Nursing 2021). Having NP’s within a practice allows for an increased amount of patient visits with shorter wait times which results in greater access to healthcare for patients without sacrificing quality. This is because NPs can provide the same level of care that doctors offer but at a more affordable cost thus enabling them to reach more people faster than if it were only doctors providing care. Utilizing mid-levels also helps alleviate physician burnout since they will no longer be solely responsible for every single medical decision made thus freeing up their time so that they can focus on other aspects of running the practice or spend more individualized time with each patient. Ultimately, incorporating mid-levels into clinical practices provides numerous benefits not just economically but also medically by increasing access to those who may otherwise go untreated due inadequate resources (Gelb et al., 2018).