CMS' proposed cuts to physician fees focus on the operating room. For the primary care physicians managing recovery after surgery, the real gap is much larger.
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Congressional perspectives: A message for primary care
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
Congress needs physician expertise.
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Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Georgia) describes the presence of health care professionals in Congress. But not every member has a background in medicine or pharmacy. That’s why physicians need to get involved in the political process.
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