Any mid level providers out there who can help me understand costs and explain to the Physicians I work for the way to compensate a mid level? Briefly, I have been in practice for 10 years with a physician owned group. I initially allowed them to not provide me a med assistant and now I find I am having to fight for one. I believe I am underpaid as well. Would appreciate some feedback....how many of you are working without help and are you being paid more due to this?