What’s driving U.S. doctors out of private practice?
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English - May 10, 2021 14:51 - 8 minutes - 6.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHealth & Fitness News News Commentary medicareforall singlepayerhealthcare Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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How do common health insurance industry practices affect doctors’ ability to remain independent? Can doctors stay in business when today’s reimbursement rates in some specialties can be lower than they were 30 years ago? What happens when billing-related administrative expenses are too high? Dr. Nancy Niparko, a pediatric neurologist in the Los Angeles area, explains to host Brenda Gazzar how she came to shut down her private practice and accept employment. Learn more & subscribe at HEAL California!