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Why is reimbursement going down when costs are going up?
Author(s)Todd Shryock
Key Takeaways
- Physician reimbursement rates are decreasing, with Medicare and private payers not matching rising costs, impacting financial stability.
- Economic pressures and policy changes are key drivers of declining reimbursement rates, necessitating strategic adaptation by physicians.
A discussion on the factors driving reimbursement down as costs in health care continue to rise.
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