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re: The 2016 Physician Compensation Report is out
Posted on 4/2/16 at 8:53 pm to Cs
Posted on 4/2/16 at 8:53 pm to Cs
Yeah, unfortunately controlling costs to the federal government means reducing reimbursements. This primarily hits the pockets of physicians which is a relatively small part of where our healthcare dollars go. Heaven forbid we do something that actually reduces the "bloat" (administrative costs and the diseases associated with the size of our patients).
And don't think universal coverage will lower the number of ED visits. When you can't get in to the vascular surgeons office because there is a wait (2/2 rationing or providers giving heavy scheduling preference to those who are willing to pay cash or have private insurance), where you gonna go? If the ED remains a source of income then I imagine ED docs will continue to make good money.
And don't think universal coverage will lower the number of ED visits. When you can't get in to the vascular surgeons office because there is a wait (2/2 rationing or providers giving heavy scheduling preference to those who are willing to pay cash or have private insurance), where you gonna go? If the ED remains a source of income then I imagine ED docs will continue to make good money.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 9:07 pm to YipSkiddlyDooo
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Yeah, unfortunately controlling costs to the federal government means reducing reimbursements.
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RNs are making 250
Found a place they could start.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 9:16 pm to YipSkiddlyDooo
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Yeah, unfortunately controlling costs to the federal government means reducing reimbursements. This primarily hits the pockets of physicians which is a relatively small part of where our healthcare dollars go.
Agree. Still don't think people will do it even if Med school is fully subsidized and tort reform happens. Delaying an income for 7-10 years means these people are least $700k in earning potential behind their peers (with a medium of $100k salary on completion of residency). Then take into account the stress and the amount of work (I still work 70-100 hours a week), don't think so.
As to the doctors reimbursement, the latest figure I heard was it was only 9% of total healthcare expenditures. Decreasing it to 5%?wont do squat for decreasing healthcare costs. In fact, reimbursement has decreased from 16% to 9% and costs have increased.
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