Every physician knows this truth: nurses, PAs, and therapists are pivotal to healthcare. I work with these healthcare professionals daily. They’ve saved my patients when I wasn’t there. They’ve caught oversights. They’ve provided the compassionate care that makes medicine actually work. I rely on them every single day, and so do millions of patients. These healthcare heroes aren’t optional. They’re essential. And making graduate education unaffordable means fewer personnel, longer wait times, and closed hospitals in rural communities. It also affects the livelihoods of those who choose to dedicate their lives to saving lives. I’m standing with my nursing, PT, and PA colleagues, and with anyone else affected. Every doctor should. If a nurse has ever cared for you or someone you love, please share this. Let’s make some noise. 💙 #nursesofinstagram #nursepractitioners #physicianassistant #physicaltherapists healthcare