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April 17, 2013

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Why you shouldn't believe CNN about physician bankruptcies

There's only one problem with a recent CNN article about a spike in physician-practice bankruptcies: We have no idea whether its basic premise is even true. » Full article

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Should specialty professors earn 43% more than their primary care peers?

Primary care professors reported a median compensation of $203,777, compared with $291,101 for specialty professors, according to a survey from the MGMA. » Full article

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Immunization: Medical Economics Business of Health

Stay up-to-date with the latest vaccination and immunization therapies. Watch video, read articles, use tools, and learn with CME. More

Primary care physicians still waiting on ObamaCare Medicaid pay boost

The increased Medicaid fees were included in the ACA as a way to encourage primary care doctors to treat the additional patients who will receive Medicaid coverage. » Full article

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What the U.S. can learn from other countries about controlling health costs but would prefer not to

"All of these strategies—almost to a fault—are resisted or demonized here. Instead, we'll likely continue to try things that have never worked or have no evidence behind them."» Full article

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