It is not an easy time to be a physician in the United States. Attempt to order an expensive test for a patient and an insurance company is likely to second guess your decision. Try upholding the bottom line for your medical practice and the government will probably start questioning whether you are overcharging for your services. To make matters worse, even patients are getting into the act, with an increasing number of them embracing their role… (Read more and view comments at Forbes)
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